Conditions of Use

Conditions of Use of the TKDL database by International Patent Offices:

1. There is no cost for accessing the TKDL database.

2. Presently, access to TKDL is available to Patent Offices under TKDL Access Agreement, which does not permit disclosure of the TKDL content to third party, excepting making available printout to the patent applicant for the purposes of citation only.

3. The User shall provide related information including the non confidential information received from patent applicants during the examination process to the Provider as and when TKDL is utilized for prior art searches.

4. The User shall give feedback including non-confidential information received from patent applicants during the examination process to the Provider, for the purpose of enhancing the features and functionality of TKDL.