In this work we present findings on non-patent literature use, and specifically scientific publications such as academic articles. We interview patent examiners and observe their prior art searching in order to provide insights into the perceived usage of non-patent literature and produce high level requirements for advancing non-patent literature search tools.
Loizides, Fernando, Barrou Diallo, Andrew Pollard, and Aekaterini Mavri. "Increasing the Discovery and Use of Non-Patent Literature (NPL): Scientific Publications in Patent Examination." In Expanding Perspectives on Open Science: Communities, Cultures and Diversity in Concepts and Practices, 211-216. ELPUB. Limassol, Cyprus, 2017.