Overview
AI-powered patent analyst for landscapes, freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches, and IP strategy. Upload patent PDFs or provide patent numbers to get instant analysis of claims, prior art, competitive portfolios, and patentability assessments. Built with Perplexity Sonar Pro featuring real-time USPTO/EPO database access.
Data Sources: 🇺🇸 USPTO • 🔍 Google Patents • 🇪🇺 EPO (European Patent Office)
Key Features
Patent Landscape Analysis
Map competitive patent portfolios by indication, technology, or assignee. Identify white space opportunities and track filing trends across USPTO, EPO, and global jurisdictions.
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO)
Conduct FTO searches for drug candidates or platform technologies. Identify blocking patents, analyze claim scope, and assess infringement risks with evidence-based recommendations.
Claim Analysis
Analyze patent claims for scope, novelty, and potential invalidity grounds. Compare claims across patent families and identify dependencies between continuation applications.
Prior Art Search
Search 100M+ global patents for prior art using Google Patents integration. Identify relevant publications, analyze citation networks, and assess patentability before filing.
Real-Time Database Access
Live USPTO and EPO database queries for latest filings, prosecution status, oppositions, and litigation updates. No stale data—always current information.
Citation Tracking
Every analysis references specific patents, claim numbers, and sections [Source: US1234567A, Claim 1]. Vision AI analyzes patent drawings and chemical structures from figures.
🤖 NEW: Sonny Multi-Agent Collaboration System
Now available: Combine the Patent Expert with Clinical Data Analyst and Financial Analyst for comprehensive IP due diligence.
Perfect for:
- M&A Due Diligence - IP analysis + clinical validation + deal valuation
- Target Assessment - Patent strength + clinical promise + investment merit
- Licensing Evaluation - FTO analysis + technology validation + financial terms
- Portfolio Valuation - Patent strength + competitive positioning + market sizing
Coordinated by Sonny, the agents work together, with the Patent Expert providing IP insights that inform clinical and financial assessments.
✨ Try Sonny Multi-Agent Collaboration
Experience how Sonny orchestrates specialized AI agents for strategic IP analysis.
Launch Multi-Agent Demo →Example Questions
Patent Landscape & FTO:
- "Map the CAR-T patent landscape—who are the major patent holders and what are the key claim areas?"
- "Conduct FTO search for our CD19-targeting bispecific antibody. Identify any blocking patents."
Claim Analysis & Strategy:
- "Analyze claims 1-10 of US12345678 and identify potential invalidity grounds based on prior art."
- "Compare patent families for this drug across US, EU, and Japan. What are the geographic coverage gaps?"
Ask the agent for a comprehensive list of IP analysis types, patentability assessments, and strategic recommendations.
Future Enhancements
Live Now ✅
- ✅ Citation Tracking - Every insight references its source document
- ✅ Sonny Multi-Agent Collaboration - Combine Patent + Clinical + Financial experts for comprehensive IP due diligence (Try it now)
Coming Soon
- 📊 Patent Landscape Visualization - Generate charts showing filing trends and competitor activity
- 📁 Batch Patent Analysis - Compare up to 10 patents simultaneously
- 💾 Structured Export - Download claim charts and FTO analyses as Excel/Word
- 🔗 Google Patents Integration - Auto-fetch related patents and prior art
Roadmap
- 🗄️ Prior Art Database Search - Integrate with patent databases for automated prior art searches
- 📝 Claim Drafting Assistance - AI-powered support for drafting patent claims
- ⚖️ Litigation Risk Assessment - Analyze patent litigation history and risk factors
- 🎯 Patent Valuation Calculator - AI-powered patent portfolio valuation models
Technical Details
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AI Model
- Perplexity Sonar Pro (llama-3.1-sonar-large-128k-online)
- Real-time web search integration for live patent data
- 128K token context window
Document Processing
- PDF parsing via pdf-parse library
- Vision API for patent drawings and chemical structures
- HTML extraction for USPTO/EPO patent pages
API Integrations
- USPTO Public Search (11M+ US patents)
- Google Patents (100M+ global documents)
- EPO Register (European patent database)
Architecture
- Next.js 14 with App Router
- TypeScript for type safety
- Server-side API routes for document processing
- Real-time search capabilities via Perplexity
Security
- Session-based authentication
- Environment variable configuration
- No document storage (privacy-preserving)
- All processing happens in real-time