Vancouver Citation Guide - Patent

How to Cite a Patent in VANCOUVER: Format and Examples

Learn how to cite patents in Vancouver style.

Citation Format

[1] Inventor AA. Patent title. Patent No. Number. Patent Office; Year Month Day.

Example

[1] Smith JA. Research Method Device. Patent No. US123456. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; 2023 Jan 15.

Important Notes

Use numbered citations
Include patent number
Specify patent office and date

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