How to Use Patent Finder
Search and analyze patents in your field
Step-by-Step Guide
Enter Your Patent Query
Enter a topic (2–30 words) describing the technology or innovation you want to research. Optionally add a description (5–400 words) and comma-separated additional search terms for more targeted results.
Set Search Parameters
Optionally filter by filing date range (Start Year / End Year), inventor name, assignee (company or institution), and target patent offices by country - including US (USPTO), EP (EPO), WO (WIPO/PCT), CN, KR, JP, and more.
Review Patent Results
Browse paginated results showing each patent's title, publication number, filing date, assignee, inventor, and abstract. The boolean query used for the search is displayed for transparency.
Filter and Sort Results
Use the result-page filters to narrow results by country, publication year, inventor, or assignee. Sort by newest or oldest, or search within the loaded results by keyword.
Export Results
Export your filtered or full result set as a CSV file for offline analysis, reporting, or sharing with your team.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use technical terminology for more accurate patent retrieval
- Target specific countries to narrow scope - use WO for PCT international applications
- Combine inventor and assignee filters to research a specific company's IP portfolio
- Filter by recent years to see the latest innovations in a technology area
- Export to CSV and import into a spreadsheet for deeper analysis