carrierone/patents

---
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](https://verilexdata.com/products/patents) 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](https://verilexdata.com)