June 2023 Release Note

Completely Rebuilt Semantic Search giving vast improvements in result precision 

We have completely rebuilt our AI-driven semantic search from the ground up. By leveraging the latest transformer based LLM models and training them for patent data we have been able to get massive improvements in the semantic precision (and recall too!). 

Use the semantic search form to search by text or by patent. If you have the Advanced AI package or if you are a ProX user, you can set the Context-awareness to High for better results. Note: Even with the setting at default value (Low) the results are far better than the older semantic search. Experience precise and relevant patent searches with our AI-driven semantic search.

To understand why a result scored higher you can use the KWIC option to view snippets from the full-text of the record. Each snippet comes with a similarity score to help give you an idea of its overlap with your input text. 

New Invalidity and Infringement search options

When searching for similar patents from the new semantic search interface you can specify if you directly instruct the engine to conduct an invalidity or an infringement search. With this added instruction the semantic engine gives more precise results accordingly to each type of search.

Note: Available with the Advanced AI Package or in ProX edition

Semantic reranking of your Boolean query results

Sometimes you know a record that is related to the technology you are searching, but you still need to conduct a complex search to find other closely matching records. Running a similarity search can yield similar records but may not contain the exact set of terms that you want in Claims (for example).

The new semantic rerank option allows you to reorder your Boolean search results based on their similarity to a particular record and therefore making it very easy to detect other highly relevant records from within your results. Simply select a relevant record (upto 3) and run the Rerank to view the most similar records on top.

Note: Available with the Advanced AI Package or in ProX edition

Share Complete Search Scripts with colleagues in your company easily

A new clone option within the search scripts window allows you to copy the complete script in its exact state with your colleague (should also be a PatSeer user). 

This allows someone to pick up directly from where you left off or reuse the queries in the script in their own way. This helps avoid entering all the queries in the same order again!

Search Patent Litigation Cases data

A new litigation search form helps you search across Patent Litigation and Opposition case data from more than 12 jurisdictions.

You can search by plaintiff and defendant names, case number, case filing date, judge's name, jurisdiction, etc., to view the matching patent litigations or oppositions. Patent information for each case is also available and for most jurisdictions you can also view the case status. To dig deeper, you can view the patents in your search results right from there. 

Note: Available in ProX edition only

A better export link for your exports

PatSeer Export link for records has been redesigned completely and shows more information against the patent than what was previously displayed. The layout of different patent portions such as its Biblio, full-text, Family, Citations, PDF and Drawings can be customised. You can also download the PDF or view the record in its original language of publication. Your older exports with PatSeer link will also be directed to this redesigned layout.