Learn about Google Patents Advanced Search
Category: Patent Search
Google Patents Glossary
“About” Link – Located at the bottom of the Google patents homepage, Links to the Google Patents overview page describing search rules. Abstract Search – Searches the abstract of documents using the characters “AB=”. (Did not seem to be working properly at the time of writing) ADJ/x Operator – Search operator that favors results with […]
Patent Links
Patent relevant pages for a variety of purposes
First Patent Search
Comparing the features of the closest reference to the features of your invention will help you understand what is new about the invention.
Where to Patent Search
For a quick search or for the novice searcher, Google Patents may be the best tool on the web.
If your Baton Rouge company has a new product or service and you don’t know of anyone else that has anything like it, be careful. A patent application is a significant investment.The company’s investment in a patent application is not like an investment in vehicle or other tangible item.