Espacenet, Patente
external page Espacenet is an online service to search for patents and patent applications in more than 90 countries. The database provides free online access to the full text of the patents.
Note
It is also worth considering the external page Derwent Innovations Index when you are searching for patents (access only permitted within the ethz.ch domain). Espacenet can then be used to access the full text. If necessary, you should supplement your search with professional research carried out by specialists at a patent office (external page ip-search).
Access
Access to Espacenet is also possible outside of the ethz.ch domain. If you have any technical problems or questions about access rights, please contact the .
Courses
Courses are held by appointment. They explain the various search strategies and features using specific examples.
