Patent databases for search and analysis, 4: Introduction of patent information retrieval service "JP-NET/NewCSS".

Japan Patent Data Service (JPDS) Co. provides patent information retrieval service "JP-NET/NewCSS" which contains worldwide patent publications and legal status information with useful and efficient functions for patent search. The article shows its outstanding functions according to the category of search, display, output and information sharing, and how users can reach the targeted information by minimizing omissions/noise and grasp the information accurately and quickly. It is also introduced how the service plays an important role in patent information field that users can grasp the trends and build an environment for smooth businesses by utilizing the functions of patent mapping, statistics and analysis, and information sharing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]