description: This unique guide explains how researchers can use patents as a source of historical information. Covering the British patents system from 1617 until the 1977 Patents Act, the guide is an invaluable resource for anyone researching the history of science and technology or looking for information on the people behind inventions. Sections 
language: English
title: British Patents of Invention, 1617-1977: A Guide for Researchers
titlecomplete: British Patents of Invention, 1617-1977: A Guide for Researchers
publisher: The British Library