Have you come up against technical problems? Look through the patent literature. Among the millions of patent documents, you can find solutions or sources of inspiration. Pay attention to patent information in other technology sectors as well.

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Resources

• Patent database: It provides information on Swiss patents, published Swiss patent applications and European patents effective in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

• www.espacenet.com: The online database of the European Patent Organisation with over a million patent documents from all over the world.

Further information

• Technology and patent information

Searches

• Professional searches: A technology and patent search by a specialist can give you information about the state of the art in your technology sector.