AutoPat by PatentPlusAI is an AI-powered, fully autonomous system designed to replicate the process of a human patent consultant for patent searches. Here’s how it works:

Provide the Search Requirements

The user inputs a text description of the invention—this can be a claim, set of claims, or descriptive paragraphs. AutoPat breaks down this input into a set of key features that will be used in the patent search process.

AutoPat Conducts the Search

AutoPat’s AI system scans through a vast database of over 150 million patent documents and 38 million research papers. The system rigorously analyzes and evaluates tens of thousands of documents to identify the most relevant prior art that could impact the invention’s patentability. This thorough search mimics the scrutiny of human consultants but is carried out at AI-driven speeds.

Comprehensive Report Delivered

After reviewing all the prior art, AutoPat compiles a detailed search report. This report clearly classifies how the invention's features overlap with the prior art, helping to assess the novelty and patentability of the invention.

Advantages Over Human Searchers:

AutoPat thoroughly reviews tens of thousands of patent documents with precision, while a human searcher can only fully read fewer than 50. The AI system completes patent searches in under 24 hours, enabling quick IP decisions and multiple report iterations without missing deadlines. AutoPat delivers higher-quality reports than human consultants at half the cost, making it a more efficient and cost-effective solution.