Patents are becoming increasingly important in both industrial and scientific research. Unfortunately, these are not uniquely citable due to different notations of the patent identifier.
Does anyone know a way to create a DOI for a patent?
Hi,
I found this discussion:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/so-why-dont-patent-documents-have-dois-matthew-clark
Thank you for the link to the discussion. The therein suggested way to create a DOI is unfortunately not sufficient, because the pseudo-identifier is not necessarily unique and does not lead directly to the source of the document. In my eyes there should be a tool that makes patents citable by generating a DOI. Why not also as a function in ResearchGate?
Patents do not seem to be indexed by Researchgate, which results in citations of patents within other patents are not recognized. This would be a worthwhile workaround, as patents are continuously gaining importance in science.
Dear Steffen Kaup, have you found the answer to your question? It is important to me because I am the owner of several patents, and I agree with your opinion described here.
I suggested Researchgate to include a DOI-Generator for Patents in their application. This would help to better integrate Patents into the science enterprise. So far, I have not received any response from Reseachgate.
I have brought this topic to the attention of the DOI organization (doi.org) to include Patents in the DOI-Process. As soon as I have a profound answer, I will let you know.
Steffen Kaup - Were you able to find a way to get a DOI for a patent ? I am too feeling my patents are undervalue because of a lack of DOI.
Patents should be recognized more prominently as scientific and technological achievements alongside research papers due to the rigorous skills and ingenuity required of their inventors. While research papers contribute to academic knowledge, patents demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge practically, resulting in tangible solutions and advancements. The patent examination process demands novelty, utility, and non-obviousness, showcasing inventors' scientific skillfulness. Furthermore, patents drive competitiveness, economic growth, and innovation, underscoring their significance in technological progress. Recognizing patents alongside research papers not only elevates the achievements of inventors but also fosters a comprehensive understanding of scientific and technological advancement.
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