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bigquery-patent-search

Search 76 million worldwide patents via Google BigQuery.

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Search Tags:#legal research#prior art#BigQuery#global patents#CPC classification#patent database#patent search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RobThePCGuy/Claude-Patent-Creator --skill bigquery-patent-search
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Skill: bigquery-patent-search
Source: https://github.com/RobThePCGuy/Claude-Patent-Creator/tree/main/skills/bigquery-patent-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RobThePCGuy/Claude-Patent-Creator --skill bigquery-patent-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires google-cloud-bigquery, db-dtypes, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Searching vast patent databases for prior art or competitive intelligence can be slow, complex, and require specialized tools. This Skill provides fast, cloud-based access to over 76 million worldwide patents via Google BigQuery, streamlining your research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Global Keyword Search: Full-text search across titles, abstracts, and claims of 76M+ patents worldwide.
  • CPC Classification Search: Find patents in specific technology areas using Cooperative Patent Classification codes.
  • Full Patent Details Retrieval: Access complete patent text, claims, descriptions, and metadata by publication number.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find all patents related to "quantum machine learning" filed in the last five years across multiple countries. This skill executes the query and returns relevant results quickly, saving hours of manual searching.

Quick Start

Search for patents related to 'voice biometric authentication' and show me the top 5 results.

Frequently Asked Questions about bigquery-patent-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search 76 million patents globally by keyword?▼

Global keyword search across patents queries titles, abstracts, and claims of 76M+ worldwide patents via BigQuery. Enter search terms like 'voice biometric authentication' to retrieve matching patents instantly, eliminating hours of manual database searching.

Can I find patents using CPC classification codes?▼

CPC classification search locates patents in specific technology areas by Cooperative Patent Classification codes. This narrows results to defined patent categories and enables targeted prior art research across multiple countries.

What information can I retrieve about a specific patent?▼

Full patent details retrieval accesses complete patent text, claims, descriptions, titles, abstracts, CPC codes, inventors, assignees, and filing and grant dates by publication number through BigQuery's patents-public-data dataset.

Do I need Google Cloud authentication to use this?▼

Yes, this skill requires Google Cloud authentication and BigQuery access to the patents-public-data dataset. Ensure your GCP credentials are configured and you have read permissions on the public patents database.

What's the fastest way to perform prior art and freedom-to-operate analysis?▼

Cloud-based patent searching via BigQuery delivers fast results across landscape research and technology areas without specialized tools. Execute full-text and CPC-classified queries to identify relevant prior art and competitive patents in seconds.

Can I automate patent research workflows programmatically?▼

Programmatic patent retrieval through BigQuery enables automated workflows to access titles, abstracts, claims, and metadata for 76M+ patents. Integrate queries into applications for continuous prior art monitoring and technology landscape analysis.

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