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US Patent Search Across 1.2 million Patents

Free US patent search by number, keyword, inventor, or company — with citation scores, classifications, and AI-powered plain-English explanations on selected patents.

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About US Patent Search on Patents.us

Patents.us is a free US patent search tool covering 1.2 million patents granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with more added as we continue to ingest the USPTO archive. You can look up any patent by its number, or search the full text by keyword, inventor, or assignee company. Every result links to a detailed page with the patent’s abstract, claims, figures, classifications, and forward and backward citations.

Beyond raw patent data, selected patents include AI-powered plain-English summaries and quality assessments that explain what the invention does and why it matters — making patent research accessible whether you’re an inventor, attorney, researcher, or simply curious.

Frequently asked questions

How do I search US patents for free?
Enter a keyword, inventor name, company, or patent number in the search box above. Patents.us searches the full text of 1.2 million US patents at no cost — no account required.
Can I look up a US patent by number?
Yes. Type the patent number (for example, 12,321,666 or US12321666) into the search box, or go directly to patents.us/US12321666. Both utility and design patent numbers are supported.
What information does each patent page include?
Each page shows the title, abstract, claims, drawings, assignee, inventors, classifications, and citation history. Selected patents also include an AI-generated plain-English summary and a quality assessment.
Where does the patent data come from?
All patent records come from official United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) bulk data, covering granted US utility and design patents.