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The Lens offers search and analysis tools covering patents and scholarly research publications.
About Lens
The Lens is a web-based search and analysis service for patents and scholarly research publications. It offers sign-in with LinkedIn or ORCID and describes itself as an open and secure digital public good with user privacy as a stated focus. The interface is available in multiple languages, though the site notes that much translation is machine-assisted and not all UI elements have been checked for each language.
Key features
- Search patents and scholarly research publications
- Analyze patents and scholarly research publications
- Sign in with LinkedIn or ORCID
- Interface localisation across existing languages
- Machine-assisted translations with some native-speaker checks
- Translation feedback and support contact option
Best for: People who need to search and analyze patents and scholarly research publications.
Good for
- Combines patent and scholarly research search in one service
- Offers LinkedIn and ORCID sign-in options
- States a focus on user privacy and describes itself as an open digital public good
Watch out for
- Much interface translation is machine-assisted
- Not all UI elements have been checked for every language
Lens at a glance
- Website
- lens.org
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Papers
- 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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Lens FAQ
What can I search on The Lens?
The service offers search and analysis tools covering patents and scholarly research publications.
Can I sign in with an existing account?
Yes. The site offers sign-in options including LinkedIn and ORCID.
Are all interface translations checked?
No. The site says much translation is machine-assisted with a native-speaker check, but not all UI elements have been checked for each language.
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