Technological Information

Technological information in patent documents makes it possible to know what has already been developed at a certain field, the technological routes used, and other important data for those who need to innovate. Learn more about what INPI has to offer in this field.

Published in Apr 09, 2015 12:25 PM Updated in Nov 30, 2020 10:46 PM

Search in patent documents

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For the businessperson who wants to invest in innovation, there is nothing worse than spending money to create something that already exists, i.e., “reinventing the wheel”. For this reason, one must consult technological information available in patent databases and in the specialized literature before initiating new projects. Access directly the Practical Guide for Patent Search.

Learn more about patent document search and, to learn about the laws and regulations governing the field, click here.

Technology Radar

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The Technology Radar is a statistical report divided by sectors based on patent information from specific topics of national interest.

Sectorial studies

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INPI carries out sectorial studies based on technological information to support new regulatory frameworks, assist in the evaluation of industrial policy results, and make better use of resources to support research, development, and technological innovation.

Other publications

Click here to access the Technological Alert archive. These studies provide an overview of the technologies in specific sectors.

This product was replaced by Technology Radars, which are presented as infographics, making it easier to see the results.

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