Introduction to Searching in PatSeer

PatSeer allows you to search for worldwide patent records and has various types of in-built search forms based on different search criteria for easy searching.

The following are the main types of searches in PatSeer:

• Quick Search - Create a structured query using a set of fields
• Command Line Search - Designed for professional patent searchers who know field codes and want full flexibility in the search statement.
• Number Search - Got a bunch of patent numbers from somewhere? Supply them here.
• AI Search - Search free text using the AI
• Non-Latin Search - Search within non-Latin text without having to learn the different language specific field codes
• Non Patent Literature (NPL) Search - Access to prominent science and engineering databases 
• Litigation Search form - A new litigation search form helps you search across Patent Litigation and Opposition case data from more than 12 jurisdictions

If you already have experience in Patent Searching then you can skip details and jump to the Searching Basics here.