Can you search for patent pending?

Some inventions labeled as patent pending have the patent application number displayed. Using this number, you can go to Google Patent Search or the USPTO database and quickly look up the application. Both Google and the USPTO database are helpful when you want to do a patent pending search.

How do I search for a US patent application?

Patents may be searched using the following resources:

1. USPTO Patent Full-Text and Image Database (PatFT)
2. USPTO Patent Application Full-Text and Image Database (AppFT)
3. Global Dossier.
4. Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR)
5. Public Search Facility.
6. Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs)

Can you search patent pending applications?

How do I look up a US patent number?

Patent Number Searching If you know the patent number use either Google Patents or the USPTO website to find the patent. Enter the patent number without commas and when using the USPTO website the patent number must be seven numbers in length (add preceding zero’s if necessary).

How do I search for a prior art patent?

Here are five steps to follow to ensure your prior art search is comprehensive.

1. BRAINSTORM KEYWORDS TO DESCRIBE THE INVENTION.
2. SEARCH THE PATENT DATABASES.
3. EXPAND YOUR SEARCH BEYOND PATENT DATABASES.
4. SAVE ALL RELEVANT RESULTS AND DOCUMENTS.
5. KNOW WHEN TO STOP SEARCHING.

Is an abandoned patent application prior art?

An abandoned patent application becomes available as prior art only as of the date the public gains access to it.

Does Google patent design patents?

Type: There are only two types of patents under the Google Patents search: “patent” and “design”. However, Google has “patent type” which should be “utility” inventions (remember, those that have functional and useful claims).

What are the types of patent databases?

The following are some of the largest and most popular patent office databases.

• Canadian Patents Database (CIPO)
• DEPATISnet (DPMA)
• Espacenet (EPO)
• JP-PlatPat (JPO)
• PatentScope (WIPO)
• U.S. Patent Assignment Database (USPTO)
• U.S. Patent Databases (USPTO)
• ViDoc (IMPI)

How to search patent database?

Visit the Patent Assignment Search website to search for patent assignments and changes in ownership. The Patent Examination Data System (PEDS) in the Amazon Cloud provides public users the ability to search, view and download bibliographic data for all publicly available Patent applications in a secure manner.

Where can I find a patent?

There are two main ways to find a patent: Your patent may be in your chain of title and available in the county office that keeps property records; or You (or your individual attorney) can obtain a copy of the patent from the Federal Government (see step-by-step instructions below).

How to find a patent?

Method 1 of 4: Searching for Patents in Individual Countries Download Article. Search the United States Patent and Trademark Office website.

Method 2 of 4: Using International Search Tools Online Download Article. Use the Global Patent Search Network (GPSN). Included in the search engine of the U.S.

Method 3 of 4: Conducting a Useful Online Patent Search Download Article. Think of important words and phrases that relate to the invention.

Method 4 of 4: Working with a Professional Download Article. Hire a patent attorney.

How to do patent search US?

Method 1 of 3: Using the USPTO Search Function Download Article. The USPTO website makes it clear that conducting your own patent research is a difficult task.

Method 2 of 3: Accessing Information Through Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) Download Article. Locate your local PTRC.

Method 3 of 3: Employing Professionals Download Article.