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Researchers in science and engineering use patents as an information source. Patents are often the earliest source of information on a new technology. The majority of technical information disclosed in patents is not available elsewhere.

The Library has a subscription to Derwent Innovations Index, a value-added patent search tool. Derwent provides access to the full-text of the majority of patents. Check the Library's Patents: How-to guide for patent search tools and seach tips.