Patent Information Retrieval Challenges: Inventors vs Patent Facilitators
Abstract
Patent information is of utmost importance for inventors, researchers and patent facilitators.Rising volume, complexity and techno legal language of patents bring barriers in the retrieval of patents.This study examines the challenges faced by two key user groups of inventors and patent facilitators while accessing free and paid patent databases.It was found that needs of patent users are not aligned with the capabilities of current patent information retrieval systems.The paper conceptualizes an ideal Patent Information Retrieval system which combines better search functions, artificial intelligence, multilingual support and enhanced user experience.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Intellectual Property and Patents
Information Retrieval and Search Behavior
Library Science and Information
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Research in Library Science
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 74–84
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN