Start with the invention context
Use invention descriptions, attachments and research notes alongside keywords to guide the search.
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Prior art research
Search from the invention’s components and your research objective. Review source passages as you narrow the documents that need attention.
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Narrow down the documents worth reviewing.
View candidates beside their document details. Review each document and decide which to save or exclude.
Select the screen to enlarge it. Scroll horizontally to explore the full view.
From matched passages to source text
Read query matches and abstract excerpts, then examine claims and descriptions in the document view.
Keep dates and review decisions together
Narrow candidates with publication dates and review status in view. Record exclusion reasons for later review.
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Move from relevance to supporting passages.
Compare candidates, save useful documents and exclude others. Consult available source text and analysis evidence to refine your research.
You set the direction and make the final decisions. Patenty supports your analysis and drafting.
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From research question to evidence
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Define the research scope
Choose invention materials, notes, jurisdictions and the cutoff date.
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Search from several angles
Explore documents using the invention’s key components and technical language.
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Read documents and sources
Check relevant passages and publication dates, then read the source document.
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Record your review
Save documents, exclude others with a reason and organize the findings.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to write search keywords first?
You can start AI research from the invention description and selected materials. Add research notes to focus on a component or direction.
Does the ranking determine patentability?
Relevance helps prioritize review. Check publication dates and actual disclosures; patent professionals assess novelty and inventive step.
Can I return to a completed search?
Yes. Reopen completed research and review saved or excluded documents. Recording reasons helps preserve the context for follow-up work.
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