Current state of patent text data

No single database contains all patent texts. Formats differ between authorities, API access typically requires payment, and OCR introduces errors. This guide explains the challenges of accessing patent text data and what it would take to create a truly open, global resource.

ChatGPT gets direct USPTO access

Patent Connector now supports the USPTO Open Data Portal (ODP) API, adding US patent full-text access alongside the existing EPO integration. While EPO provides excellent global coverage, it lacks full-text data for US patents. The new USPTO ODP API integration enables ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants connected

Patent Connector: MCP server for AI-powered patent research

I've built Patent Connector, a Model Context Protocol server now in open beta. It connects ChatGPT Desktop, Claude Desktop, and other MCP-compatible AI tools directly to patent databases - starting with the free EPO OPS API. Instead of manually searching patent databases, copying claims, and pasting them into

EPO OPS v3.2 client library released

I've released a complete Go client for the European Patent Office's Open Patent Services API v3.2. The library provides access to patent bibliographic data, full-text documents, search capabilities, family information, and legal status data. Building on Official Specifications I started with EPO's

EPO BDDS client library released

I've released a new Go client library for the European Patent Office Bulk Data Distribution Service. The library provides straightforward access to EPO's bulk patent data products through a clean, production-ready Technical Approach Since no official API specification existed for BDDS, I created an OpenAPI

USPTO Open Data Portal client library released

I've released a comprehensive Go client library for the USPTO Open Data Portal API. The library provides complete coverage of all 19 functional endpoints across patent applications, bulk data downloads, and petition decisions. Technical Approach USPTO provides an official Swagger v2 specification for their ODP API. However, the

USPTO Open Data Portal

Great news for patent data enthusiasts! The USPTO has launched its Open Data Portal (ODP), making it faster and easier to access patent and trademark datasets. Whether you're a researcher, developer, or just a data geek, this platform simplifies the way you retrieve and customize USPTO data. The

Patent claim dependencies and LLMs

It's been a while since my last post - lots of things are happening in parallel. Besides my day-to-day work, I'm currently building an international patent online community - a place where professionals and anyone interested in patents can meet, share ideas, and chat. On top

Game-Changer: Key EPO Patent Datasets Are Now Free!

Exciting news for patent data users! As of January 1, 2025, the European Patent Office (EPO) has introduced a new pricing policy, making several previously paid bulk data products completely free. These datasets will now be available in the Public Area of the Bulk Data Download Service (BDDS), eliminating the

EPO’s New AI Chatbot for Navigating Patent Guidelines

The European Patent Office has unveiled a powerful new tool for navigating the EPC 2023, PCT-EPO Guidelines, EPC Guidelines, PCT Guidelines, and more. This Legal Interactive Platform comes in the form of an interactive legal chatbot, leveraging large language model (LLM) technology. Originally launched as an internal tool, it’

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Launch: EPO Technology Intelligence Platform

The European Patent Office has introduced its new Technology Intelligence Platform, a ready-to-use solution based on Jupyter - a web-based development environment that integrates Python, Markdown, and Git. This platform aims to make it easier to process, analyze, and visualize data, ultimately turning raw information into valuable patent