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.

Keep a Jurisdiction-Aware Prior-Art Reading Log

Prior-art reading drifts when the office and the date you actually opened sit only in memory. After each AutoPatent session, keep a one-page reading log. For every document you opened, record the jurisdiction or patent office, the publication or filing date in YYYY-MM-DD form, one sentence on why it matters to your features, and one open question you still need counsel or a co-inventor to resolve. Attach the log to the search workspace rather than rewriting the story in email. The log is research organization, not legal advice: it does not decide novelty, claim scope, or freedom to operate. It does make the next handoff cheaper because the same evidence and assumptions travel together.