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Search 8M+ US patents through Valyu’s unified API. Get full-text semantic search across utility, design, and plant patents from 2001 onwards.

Dataset Overview

PropertyValue
Source IDvalyu/valyu-patents
Size8M+ patents
CoverageUtility, design, and plant patents (2001+)
UpdatesWeekly
Data TypeUnstructured (full-text)

What You Get

  • Full-text search - Search across claims, descriptions, and abstracts
  • Inventor metadata - Inventor names and assignee information
  • Classification codes - CPC and IPC classification for filtering
  • Citation networks - Prior art references and forward citations
  • Filing dates - Priority dates and publication dates

Quick Start

from valyu import Valyu

valyu = Valyu()

response = valyu.search(
    "machine learning optimization neural network training",
    search_type="proprietary",
    included_sources=["valyu/valyu-patents"],
    max_num_results=10
)

for result in response.results:
    print(f"Title: {result.title}")
    print(f"URL: {result.url}")
    print(f"Content: {result.content[:400]}...")

Patent Types

TypeDescriptionUse Case
UtilityNew processes, machines, compositionsTechnology research, prior art
DesignNew ornamental designsProduct design research
PlantNew plant varietiesAgricultural innovation

Use Cases

  • Prior art search - Find existing patents before filing
  • Freedom to operate - Assess patent landscape for new products
  • Competitive intelligence - Track competitor patent portfolios
  • Technology scouting - Identify emerging innovations
  • Licensing opportunities - Find patents available for licensing

Combine with Research Data

Pair patents with academic research for comprehensive innovation analysis:
response = valyu.search(
    "CRISPR gene editing delivery methods",
    search_type="proprietary",
    included_sources=[
        "valyu/valyu-patents",
        "valyu/valyu-arxiv",
        "valyu/valyu-pubmed"
    ],
    max_num_results=20
)