Abstract
This paper asks the following questions: What are the patent reading and consulting habits of Brazilian chemistry researchers and how does this affect their approach to using/applying patents in their research? A total of 421 researchers were canvassed regarding their patent reading habits and only a minority (42.8%) consult patents. Of these, 92.2% consider patents as relevant sources of information, with 95% already benefiting from patents. However, researchers criticize the content and/or technical details in patents. The majority of canvassed researchers (78.3%) encourage students to use patent databases and/or deposit patents. However, most researchers prefer to publish articles, which provide greater visibility. Where appropriate, individual comments are included, providing insight into their opinions regarding patents.
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