What is the Patent Documentation Group?

The Patent Documentation Group (PDG) is a non-profit organisation consisting of research driven companies which utilise scientific, technical, patent and other intellectual property related information for their business.

Origin

The PDG, was founded in 1957 as a working group by thirteen European chemical and petrochemical companies, seeking to promote the effective and efficient use of patent information. It currently comprises 37 multinational companies from eight different countries engaged in a variety of activities ranging from the heavy automotive, engineering and petrochemical industries through to the high technology chemical, electronics, household / personal care products and life science disciplines. In the 50 years since its conception, the organisation has developed and grown to a point where it now enjoys an unrivalled reputation in Europe as an indispensable partner in all efforts aimed at raising the quality as well as the enhancement of patent information .

Upcoming Meetings

PDG Board Meeting - September 16, 2009 (Düsseldorf, Germany)