Patent Databases
Patents are a good source for information on drug chemistry as well as manufacturing processes.
A Few Quick Patent Search Options:
- SciFinder(n)You must register for a SciFinder account before you can use the database (login to VPN to access registration page from off-campus). NOTE: Commercial use of your University account is strictly prohibited. SciFinder can only be used by UC students, faculty and staff.
US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Resources:
Patent Public Search Basic - for granted patents and patent applications
- Patent Searching TutorialsA list compiled by UT Austin Libraries
- Seven Step StrategyFor conducting preliminary patent searches
About US Patents:
- USPTO.govUS Patent Office & Trademark Office
International Patent Resources:
- European Patent Office (EPO) WebsiteGeneral information about the EPO
- EPO Member StatesParticipating countries in the European Patent Organization