Pdg Patent Documentation Group

PDG - Partnering in Patent Information Mission: Enable and inspire PDG member companies to effectively advise internal customers by efficiently using patent information and adding value in a digital world. Activities of the PDG: • Actively exchange knowledge, experiences and best practices between PDG member companies. • Debate, discuss and encourage improvements and new developments in patent information services with all interested parties. • Jointly develop new best practices and test new tools and technologies. How: Annual Members' Conference, Working Groups, Task Forces, members' calls, PDG Working Groups: R&E: data Retrieval & Evaluation of patent information A&V: Analysis & Visualisation of (patent) information IMPACT: raw data quality, availability, reliability and consistency PDV: Patent Database Vendors - discussions on strategic developments with information providers