Open access search from Springer

A Network of Open Access Search Platforms from Springer – great overview on the Intellogist of online platforms created by science publisher Springer for free access to journal articles.

These open-access Springer portals can provide valuable non-patent literature (NPL) prior art for patent searchers and may serve as a useful supplement to searches of subscription NPL portals and government-funded systems like PubMed.

Continue reading to learn about the coverage, search and viewing features of four Springer open-access portals: BioMed Central, Springer Open, Chemistry Central, and the Cases Database.