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.

Jurisdiction tags now travel with every saved search comparison

AutoPatent search workspaces already keep documents, notes, and comparison decisions together. As of 2026-07-20, every pinned reference can also store a jurisdiction tag—the patent office and the publication or filing date you checked. When you share a workspace with counsel or a co-inventor, the tag travels with the document instead of living only in chat history. The change is organizational, not a legal conclusion: it records where you looked, not whether a claim is novel or free to operate. Keep dates in YYYY-MM-DD form so the review trail stays sortable across jurisdictions.