There is a laboratory notebook alternative that has been evaluated and adopted by leading research-based companies 1 . Each of these companies depends on the creation and protection of data that may become valuable intellectual property. These companies have recognized that data hidden away in written laboratory notebooks will not encourage the growth of intra-company collaborative research efforts. This notebook is compatible with any laser printer and is easy to use. Each Patent Pad laboratory notebook is custom designed to fulfill the data recording requirements of each customer.
Page layout can be identical to or different from the current format.
Patent Pad is the recognized bridge to the Electronic Notebook while retaining the core features of the bound notebook. The following pages describe the available options of Patent Pad laboratory notebooks and the versatility of their use in the laboratory. These four components, when taken together, enable each and every Patent Pad notebook page to be verified by the customer s patent counsel, the courts, regulatory bodies, and in some cases, opposing legal counsel. Patent Pad customers determine the appearance and design of their laboratory notebook pages. Pages can be plain, bordered, lined or with grids.