Patent Information Retrieval Challenges: Inventors vs Patent Facilitators
Author(s): Ms. P. Gowri Prasad & Dr. Vrushali Rane
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 the 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.
Keywords - Patents, Patent Information retrieval, user study, Inventor, Researcher, Patent facilitators, Patent attorney, Patent agents.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.1.2026.2036
Cite This Article As: Prasad, P.G. & Rane, V. (2026) Patent Information Retrieval Challenges: Inventors vs Patent Facilitators. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(1) 74-84. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2036 Page: 74-84 Publication Date: 11 February 2026