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Google Patents
Google Patents lets users search and read full-text patents from around the world and find prior art in non-patent literature.
About Google Patents
Google Patents is a website for patent research in the Science and Engineering Search category. It covers patents from around the world and also provides an index of non-patent literature for finding prior art. The site works through a web browser and its interface is in English.
You can use it to search for patents and read the full text of patent documents. You can review technical details described in patents from different countries in one place. You can also search non-patent literature when looking for prior art related to an idea or invention.
It suits engineers, researchers, students, and others who need to read patents or check prior art. It is relevant for general science and engineering study and for people reviewing existing inventions before starting new technical work.
Key features
- Search patents from around the world
- Read full text of patents
- Find prior art in non-patent literature
- Access through a web browser
Best for: People researching patents and prior art for science and engineering topics.
Good for
- Full-text patent reading
- Worldwide patent coverage
- Includes non-patent literature for prior art
Google Patents at a glance
- Website
- patents.google.com
- Category
- Research & Data › Science & Engineering Search
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Google Patents FAQ
What is Google Patents?
Google Patents is a website for searching and reading the full text of patents from around the world.
Can Google Patents be used to find prior art?
Yes, it includes an index of non-patent literature for finding prior art.
How do you access Google Patents?
It is a website accessed through a web browser at patents.google.com.
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