Patent Information Users Group Incorporated

The patent information users group inc. (piug)is a not-for-profit organization for individuals having a professional, scientific, or techinical interest in patent information. The mission of piug is therefore to encourage the development of patent information research and analysis systems, to further develop members' patent research and analysis skills, and to provide appropriate recognition for its members excelling in the field. Through this international forum and discussion, we promote and improve the retrieval, analysis, and dissemination of patent information.