No data were available since 24 April 1999. For Denmark the situation is the most critical one, and we all, including the Danes, are suffering from it. There is still no target date to be seen. However we are looking for alternative solutions, in particular for those countries where sources beyond the standard data exchange agreements are available. Following are details of the year 2000 changes.
Patent information is particularly powerful when used as a current awareness information source.
Having run a search in the normal way, a company can set up an SDI, so that the search is run automatically each update. When any new patent applications, which match the search profile, appear online, the searcher is informed of them instantly, periodically or upon request. The SDIs are then sent either online through the STN system, or offline, via e-mail, fax or postal delivery. APS also offers single article sales via ChemPort. Mai 2000, Halle 4.1, Stand F 19.