metadata
license: cc-by-4.0
task_categories:
- text-classification
- tabular-classification
language:
- en
tags:
- intellectual-property
- patents
- uspto
- innovation
- technology
size_categories:
- 1K-10K
USPTO Patents (Sample)
A sample of US patent grants from the USPTO PatentsView API, including assignees, inventors, CPC classifications, and citation data.
Dataset Description
This sample contains patent records with full metadata. The full dataset is available via the Verilex Data API, Snowflake Marketplace, and Databricks Marketplace.
Sources
- USPTO PatentsView API: Free, no authentication required
- Update frequency: Weekly
Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
patent_number |
string | US patent number (unique identifier) |
patent_title |
string | Patent title |
patent_abstract |
string | Patent abstract |
patent_type |
string | Type: utility, design, plant, reissue |
patent_date |
date | Grant date |
application_date |
date | Filing / application date |
assignee_organization |
string | Primary assignee organization name |
assignee_country |
string | Assignee country |
inventor_first_name |
string | First inventor first name |
inventor_last_name |
string | First inventor last name |
inventor_country |
string | First inventor country |
cpc_section_id |
string | CPC section (A-H) |
cpc_group_id |
string | CPC group code |
uspc_mainclass_id |
string | USPC main classification |
num_claims |
integer | Number of claims |
num_cited_by_us_patents |
integer | Forward citations (US patents citing this) |
num_us_patent_citations |
integer | Backward citations (US patents cited) |
num_foreign_citations |
integer | Foreign citations |
collected_at |
timestamp | When this record was collected |
CPC Sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Human Necessities |
| B | Operations / Transport |
| C | Chemistry / Metallurgy |
| D | Textiles / Paper |
| E | Fixed Constructions |
| F | Mechanical Engineering |
| G | Physics |
| H | Electricity |
Use Cases
- Patent landscape analysis by technology sector
- Competitive IP portfolio benchmarking
- Prior art research for patent filings
- Inventor and assignee tracking across industries
- M&A due diligence — IP asset valuation
- Emerging technology trend detection via CPC sections
Full Dataset Access
This sample contains a limited subset. Access the full, continuously updated dataset through:
- x402 API:
GET https://api.verilexdata.com/api/v1/patents— pay per query with USDC - Snowflake: Install the Verilex Native App from the Marketplace
- Databricks: Connect via Delta Sharing (
verilex.patents.grants)
Learn more at verilexdata.com