Is AutoPatent free to use?

Yes. AutoPatent offers free patent search and optimization trials. A Pro plan is available for advanced features.

Which patent databases does AutoPatent search?

AutoPatent searches global patent databases including CNIPA (China), USPTO (USA), EPO (Europe), JPO (Japan), KIPO (Korea), WIPO, and more.

How does AI patent optimization work?

AutoPatent compares your invention description against existing patents in CNIPA, USPTO, EPO, and other databases. It then rewrites your description to emphasize novel technical features and differentiate from similar existing patents, with itemized explanations for each change.

Can AutoPatent guarantee my patent will be approved?

No tool can guarantee patent approval. AutoPatent helps you strengthen your application by identifying potential conflicts and suggesting improvements, but final approval depends on the patent office.

Is my patent idea kept confidential?

Yes. AutoPatent does not store your patent ideas permanently. All searches are processed in-memory and not shared with third parties.

Building a reproducible prior-art search protocol for small teams

Small invention teams often skip formal search protocols because they feel heavyweight. But without even a minimal protocol, the same keywords get re-expanded in every session, jurisdiction tags live only in chat history, and open questions resurface at every meeting. A reproducible protocol does not need to be complex. Start with three blocks: (1) a keyword log that records what you searched, what you added, and why; (2) a jurisdiction tag for each document you opened, with the office and date in YYYY-MM-DD form; (3) an open-questions list that travels with the workspace into counsel handoff. AutoPatent workspaces are designed around this pattern. The keyword log preserves expansion decisions, jurisdiction tags keep office context with the document, and the open-questions list ensures nothing is silently dropped between sessions. The goal is not a perfect search—it is a search that your future self and your counsel can pick up without rebuilding the story from scratch. Contact: sapsap@qq.com.