Patent information at Henkel: from documentation and information to collaborative information commerce
The history of provision of patent information at Henkel is outlined. The situation today is contrasted with the extensive in-house databases of the 1970s. The current strategy, of using intranet and internet capabilities in an integrated system relying much more on externally available databases, is described. Some particular elements of this are detailed, such as the use of and links to Lotus-Notes, SciFinder, Web of Science, Derwent Innovation Index and Micropatent. Notwithstanding these extensive and advanced information technology solutions, the author highlights the continuing need for professional intellectual support to obtain the best results.
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