Overview of the various patent databases and registers and their contents.
| Database/register | What can you find? |
|---|---|
| Patent database Espacenet | Searching in patent publications worldwide |
| Patent classifications IPC Cooperative Patent Classification | The International Patent Classification The European Classification, more in-depth than the IPC |
| Dutch patent register | The status of Dutch patents and European patents valid for the Netherlands |
| European patent register | The status of European patents and applications |