More information about searching and background information about the patent process is available from the:
Conduct a prior art search for all material that has bearing on the novelty of the invention including newspapers, journal articles, product catalogs, U.S. and foreign patents, and subscription databases such as those listed below.
Use the following tools to find information about drug (pharmaceutical) patents. The FDA resources are free to all. The other resources are subscriptions available for viewing with a Rice login or from a Rice computer.