About
The PDG is a non-profit association providing a room for patent information professionals working in industry, where they exchange best practices, and jointly follow and influence developments in the patent information area.

PDG Board
The Board is the executive authority of the PDG and defines its course of action. It is obliged to implement the decisions of the Members' Conference.

Annual Members' Conference
The Annual Members' Conference is the highest authority of the PDG that decides on official matters concerning the internal organisation and the external relations of the PDG.

Membership
Corporate Membership is by election through the existing Member Companies and is open to firms actively engaged in industrial research and innovation, with a substantial patent portfolio.

News on PDG activities and other patent information related topics is shared via the PDG page on LinkedIn.

Working Groups
The Working Groups and Task Forces are the backbone of the PDG, where the majority of the activities is taking place.
Our mission:
Enable and inspire PDG members to effectively advise their internal customers by making efficient use of IP-related information, leveraging the advances in digitalization and AI technology and elevating the profile of the information professional.
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meetings and events
Upcoming PDG meetings &
other patent information related events