How do I cite patents in a paper?

Citing patents in your paper is an important part of academic writing. When citing a patent in Washington, you must include certain information in order to accurately cite it. The information required includes the patent number, date of issue, name of the patentee (the person or company who owns the patent), and the title of the patented invention. For example, a patent issued on October 2, 2018 with a patent number of 123456 might be cited as “Patent No. 123456, Issued Oct. 2, 2018, to John Smith, for an invention titled ‘The Widget.’” When citing patents you may also want to provide additional information such as a link to the patent online, if available. Additionally, you will likely want to provide a brief explanation of how the patent relates to your paper and provide information about claims of the patent that you are citing. In most cases, you will also need to provide a reference list at the end of your paper that includes the full information on the patents you cited. Citing patents in papers is often thought to be a complicated process, but with the right information it can be done quickly and easily. If you have any questions about how to cite patents in papers, you may want to contact your professor or school’s librarian for help.

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