Several tools can aid in conducting an efficient and effective prior art search:
- Patent Search Engines: Tools like Google Patents, Espacenet, and PATENTSCOPE provide user-friendly interfaces for searching patent databases. - Scientific Literature Databases: Platforms like PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus offer extensive archives of scientific publications. - Text Mining Software: Software such as VantagePoint and LexisNexis can help in analyzing large volumes of text and identifying relevant prior art.