IBM's worldwide patent portfolio exceeds 40,000 active patents. These pages offer a brief overview of IBM's patent portfolio in areas of technology which are key to innovative business organizations of all types.
Should you desire more information about a particular patent, the Thomson Delphion Intellectual Property Network offers access to information for all U.S. Patents granted since 1971. Full image copies of any of 2.1 million U.S. patents issued since 1974 can be obtained. European Patents and published International Patent Applications are also available.
