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.

Writing a patent brief before the first search session

Before your first prior-art search, write a one-page brief that states the invention in functional terms, lists the distinctive features you expect to defend, and names three to five keyword clusters to start with. The brief serves three purposes: it forces you to articulate what is novel before the search begins, it gives keyword expansion a boundary so you do not drift into adjacent art unnecessarily, and it travels with the workspace into counsel handoff as a statement of what you were looking for versus what you found. AutoPatent workspaces include a brief field that preserves this document alongside your search results and pinned references. The brief is an organizational aid, not a legal conclusion about novelty or claim scope. Contact: sapsap@qq.com.