Which of the following is true in the case of Patent Lens

A. It is an open-access

B. It is a free full-text database

C. It covers patents only published in India

D. It covers patents and applications of WIPO, USPTO, and EPO

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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UGC NET Library & Information Science Paper 2 - 13 Jun 2023 (Shift 2) Official Paper

Answer 1

The correct answer is A, B, and D only.

Key Points

The Lens, formerly known as Patent Lens, is an online resource for searching patents and scholarly literature.
It is provided by Cambia, a non-profit organization based in Australia.
Patent Lens is an open-access database, which means that it provides free access to its content for users without any restrictions or subscription fees.
Patent Lens offers a comprehensive collection of full-text patent documents. Users can access complete patent texts, including descriptions, claims, drawings, and other relevant information, without the need for payment.
Patent Lens provides access to a wide range of patent documents, including those from reputable patent offices like WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office), and EPO (European Patent Office).
Launched in the year 2000 under the name Patent Lens, this resource has undergone significant expansion and transformation throughout the years.
In 2013, Cambia introduced its new website, The Lens, officially retiring the previous platform known as the Patent Lens.