Does Obsidyan search real patents?

Yes. Results come from USPTO records and a library of over 100,000 US AI and machine learning patents. The AI suggests where to look, but it doesn't write citations.

Is this a complete prior art search?

No. It covers US titles and one technology area in depth, and it doesn't include foreign patents or non-patent literature. Treat it as a starting point.

Do I need a prior art search before filing?

The USPTO doesn't require one, but a search helps you decide whether to file and how to write your claims. You must disclose material prior art you already know about.

Start your prior art search with real patents.

Describe your invention, and Obsidyan shows you what to check and which real US patents look closest. It's a fast first pass, not a complete search.

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How it works

AI plans the search, and every patent you see comes from a real record.

AI suggests the technology areas and search terms most likely to overlap with your invention.
Each area comes back with matching US records from a USPTO title search.
The closest matches by keyword and meaning come from over 100,000 US AI and machine learning patents.
The AI never writes citations, so it can't invent a patent number.

What it doesn't cover

No result can prove your invention is new, and a clear result doesn't mean nothing exists.

The USPTO lookup searches titles only, so it can miss patents with different wording.
The patent library covers US AI and machine learning patents, not every field.
Foreign patents, academic papers and products on the market aren't included.
It doesn't give an opinion on novelty, patentability or freedom to operate.

Your invention stays private

The library search runs in Obsidyan's own database. USPTO only receives generic title words chosen by the AI, not your invention description.

Where to go next

Use these results to decide what to check, then search USPTO Patent Public Search and Espacenet yourself. A patent professional can run a full search and tell you what the results mean.

Common questions

Does Obsidyan search real patents?: Yes. Results come from USPTO records and a library of over 100,000 US AI and machine learning patents. The AI suggests where to look, but it doesn't write citations.
Is this a complete prior art search?: No. It covers US titles and one technology area in depth, and it doesn't include foreign patents or non-patent literature. Treat it as a starting point.
Do I need a prior art search before filing?: The USPTO doesn't require one, but a search helps you decide whether to file and how to write your claims. You must disclose material prior art you already know about.