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Research Patents - Online

• Date:   Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:35:45 -0400
• To:   sthc-l@library.ucla.edu
• From:   Jerry Black <jerryblack@prodigy.net>
• Subject:   Research Patents - Online
• Message-ID:   093301c32e27$7503ee60$e22c3b41@computer

Patents play a central role in technology transfer, and translate 
research results into marketable products.  

A new workbook, "Keyword Patent Searching Online," (2nd printing) 
presents a fresh and concise approach to patent research. The workbook 
centers around four practice searches - each using basic technologies. 
Step-by-step solutions are provided.  The book features publicly 
available Internet search engines - the EPO and USPTO.  The 
presentation and layouts are completely original.  This is the only 
known source that uses actual practice searches to teach patent 
research skills. 

"Keyword Patent Searching Online" breaks new ground and was recently 
reviewed in World Patent Information.  The book is now available at 
more than 65 libraries at universities, research centers, and law 
schools worldwide.  A compelling case is made that keywords are the 
best way for searching patentability.  The book is recommended for all 
searchers and is suitable for beginners. The author is an intellectual 
property attorney with 20 years of experience.  For more information, 
see http://www.keypatent.net/.

Gerald R. Black

grblack@prodigy.net