Leading global patent documentation service provider MicroPatent LLC has tied up with the Mumbai-based Vans Information Limited to market and distribute their patent information services in India.

The company, which is in negotiations with top Indian pharmaceutical companies for selling its services, has a commercial collection of searchable full text patent information and has industry leading analytic, collaboration, trademark and IP management offerings. It provides solution in the areas like document delivery, patent analysis, online searching, file histories, and professional search assistance.

Vans Information Ltd is currently a leading company providing information services for R&D, marketing etc in the areas of pharma, chemicals and biotechnology in the country. Vans has marketing offices in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai.

"Top six Indian pharmaceutical companies are in the finalisation of negotiations with MicroPatent to buy our products. We will be able to provide relevant patent data needed by Indian pharma companies, including the latest patent filed, licensing status, and litigation status on patents," Martin Whitcher, sales director, MicroPatent LLC told Pharmabiz.

MicroPatent's two key products in the service area are PatentWeb and Aureka. PatentWeb is a massive online repository that houses commercial collection of patent data, with over 50 million full text and front-page records. It delivers accurate patent copies and file histories at the touch of a button. Aureka helps in transforming complex patent information into lucid, organised knowledge.