How do I Look Up a Patent? Looking up a patent can be an overwhelming task for a first time searcher, but with the help of the internet and search engines like Google, it has become easier than ever. To begin your hunt to locate a patent, the first step is to gather as much information as possible about the patent you are interested in. Such as the patent number, the name of the inventor, name of the assignee or company that may own the patent, the product name, or any other relevant keywords.
With this information, it is time to select a search engine. Patents may be searched using the following resources:
Patents may be searched using the following Search Engines
US Patent Office – Patent Public Search
Google Patent Search – a dedicated search engine specifically for patents
General Search Engine
Enter the patent information in the search bar of one of the above search engines, such as the name of the inventor, or keywords related to the patent. Simply type in the patent keywords related to the patent in the search bar and hit enter. This will bring up related patents to your search query. Sift through the patents to see if any of the patents have the inventor name you are looking to find. Open the patent and read the Abstract to see if this is the patent you are looking to locate.
If you know the patent number, type in patent number in the search bar and hit enter. This will bring up the patent document. Open the patent and read the Abstract to see if this is the patent you are looking to locate.
Moreover, if you don’t have the patent number or inventor’s name but you know the product name and keywords, try a General Search Engine like Bing, Google, Duck Duck. Type in the product name and keywords in the search bar and hit enter. These Search Engines sift through vast amounts of data to find the most relevant results. This will bring up related product information to your search query. Sift through the links to see if you can locate a company name, inventor name, or a patent number. Use this information to circle back and add to your dedicated patent search engine tools to see if you can locate the patent.
In conclusion, how to look up a patent is now more accessible thanks to the power of search engines. Good luck searching.
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Related Pages:
- Patent Search – How to perform a patent search
- Provisional Patent – Preparation and filing of US provisional patent applications
- Patent Application – Preparation and filing of US patent applications (regular/non-provisional)
- Design Patent – Preparation and filing of US design patent applications