Step1
Idea Ingestion
You describe your invention in plain English. Our NLP engine parses your description into structured claim vectors — identifying the core novelty, use case, technical mechanism, and target domain.
Methodology
How the AI Analysis Works
A five-stage pipeline that transforms a plain-English idea description into an actionable IP intelligence report in under 15 seconds.
Step2
Prior Art Search
Your claim vectors are matched against 11.4 million USPTO utility and design patents using semantic similarity scoring. We go beyond keyword matching — our AI understands conceptual overlap between inventions.
Step3
Novelty Scoring
Each matching patent is assigned a threat level (High Conflict, Partial Conflict, or Safe Vector) based on claim similarity. These are aggregated into your Novelty Score — a 0-to-100 index of how original your idea is relative to existing IP.
Step4
Report Generation
The AI compiles an executive summary, prior art cards with patent numbers and filing dates, key novel elements that differentiate your idea, and risk factors you should address before filing.
Step5
Action Plan
Based on your score and the complexity of your invention, we generate a personalized next-steps plan — from filing a Provisional Patent Application to consulting with a specialized IP attorney.
Transparency & Limitations
IsItPatented.ai is an AI-powered educational tool designed to give inventors a preliminary sense of how original their idea is relative to existing U.S. patents. It is not a legal service and does not replace a professional patentability opinion from a registered patent attorney.
Our analysis is based on publicly available USPTO records. It does not cover pending (unpublished) patent applications, international patents outside the USPTO database, trade secrets, or unpatented prior art such as academic publications or commercial products.
The Novelty Score is a probabilistic estimate, not a guarantee. A high score does not mean your idea is patentable, and a low score does not mean it is unpatentable. Always consult a qualified IP professional before making filing decisions.