This database gives you information on market trends, external factors, operating conditions, and regulations for a particular industry. It also lists the buying and selling industries along the supply chain.
Browse market insights by sector, theme or demographic. Many of the market reports also contain a section on innovations.
Patent and Trademark Information
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office gives a great description and overview of the difference between patents and trademarks, how to search for them, and the process to submit your own application.
This page provides tutorials and guides on how to search for patents, along with multiple options for searching depending on date, status, and geographic location.
Use Google's search engine, filtered to specifically search patents around the world. The advanced search allows you to search using different options.