UTUGuides: Library training: Patent search for researchers

Patent search for researchers

Description	The information specialist introduces researchers and other interested staff members to patent literature and basic patent search strategies.
Objective	Basic knowledge in patent searching and the benefits of patent search for academics in R&D.
Contents	How to use patent literature for following developments in one’s field of R&D How to read and search for patent publications
Format	Integrated lecture and practice session in a computer lab.
Duration	90 mins
Date	Register here via Konsta staff training calendar. Date will be posted later.
Audience	Researchers, teachers, other staff members.
More information	Information specialist Lassi Toppinen, lastop@utu.fi, +358 (5)0 353 7828