How to Cite a Patent

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How to Cite a Patent

When citing patents in a text (article, research paper, etc.), there are different formats used, depending on the style of citation used. This page lists some of the most common styles used when citing a patent and gives examples of the citations.

Using the patent shown below as an example, here are citations using various citation manual styles:

Chicago Manual of Style Citation:
Williams, Dave. 2005. Screw less clip mounted computer drive. U.S. Patent 6,885,550, filed August 24, 2000, and issued April 26, 2005.





 

The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th Edition 

MLA Citation:
Williams, Dave. "Screw less clip mounted computer drive." Patent 6,885,550. 26 April 2005.




MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 7th Edition


APA Citation:
Williams, D. (2005). U.S. Patent No. 6,885,550. Washington, DC: U.S.






Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th Edition

ACS Citation:
Williams, D. U.S. Patent 6,885,550, 2005. 






The ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information
(ACS Style Guide)


IEEE Citation:
D. Williams,"Screw Less Clip Mounted Computer Drive." U.S. Patent 6,885,550, issued April 26, 2005. 





IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Style Manual

Bluebook Citation:
U.S. Patent No. 6,885,550 (issued Apr. 26, 2005).





The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 19th
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CSE Citation:
Williams D, inventor; 2005 Apr. 26. Screw less clip mounted computer drive. United States patent US 6,885,550. 





Scientific Style And Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors,
And Publishers (CSE, Scientific Style and Format)


AMA Citation:
Williams, D, inventor; Axxion Group Corporation, assignee. US patent 6,885,550. April 26, 2005. 






AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and E
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NLM Citation:
Williams, D, inventor; Axxion Group Corporation, assignee. Screw less clip mounted computer drive. United State patent US 6,885,550. 2005 Apr 26. 




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