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?

For 11 major patent offices (US, EP, WO, JP, KR, CN, DE, GB, FR, CA, AU) AutoPatent searches official bibliographic records via the European Patent Office's Open Patent Services (OPS). For other offices it provides clearly labeled AI-assisted references recalled by the DeepSeek model, not a verified database search.

How does AI patent optimization work?

AutoPatent compares your invention description against the retrieved prior art — official bibliographic records where available, clearly labeled AI-recalled references otherwise — then rewrites your description to emphasize novel technical features, with itemized explanations for each change. It is a drafting aid, not legal advice.

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.

AutoPatent Adds Patent Family Tree Visualization

We are pleased to introduce patent family tree visualization on AutoPatent. When you search for a patent, the family tree view shows how the same invention has been filed across multiple jurisdictions — including priority applications, divisionals, continuations, and national-phase entries. Each node in the tree represents a filing in a specific patent office, and connecting lines show priority claims and continuation relationships. You can click any node to see the full bibliographic record and search status. This feature helps inventors and patent professionals track the global footprint of a technology, identify which family members are still pending, and spot gaps in international coverage. The family tree is generated from priority-claim data in official patent records where available, and is clearly labeled as AI-assisted analysis when derived from semantic matching. We hope this visualization makes it easier to plan international filing strategies and understand the relationships between related patents.