How to Search for a Patent (3 steps)
Step 1 – Go to the USPTO Website
Visit USPTO.gov and choose one of the following options:
After 1976
Before 1976
Step 2 – Enter the Patent Information
Use the Query box to conduct a general search for a patent. After entering, the result will load on the next page.
Step 3 – Review the Results
Use the results and view the Title and Patent Number. Choose a patent and view the public details that include:
- Claims
- Inventor’s Names
- References Cited
- Description
- Documents
- Images