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Bulk Search and Download (BSD) API (Version 1.0.0)

The Bulk Search and Download API allows searching published patent applications (pre-grant publications, pgpubs) and issued patents (patent grants) across various fields from 2001 to present, and to request a custom zip package for the given patent application or patent ids. Download up to 100 document numbers at a time. Wait time can vary based on the number of requests being processed.

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Updated: 2024-02-22
Metadata Last Updated: 2021-12-10
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Dataset Owner: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

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Title Bulk Search and Download (BSD) API (Version 1.0.0)
Description The Bulk Search and Download API allows searching published patent applications (pre-grant publications, pgpubs) and issued patents (patent grants) across various fields from 2001 to present, and to request a custom zip package for the given patent application or patent ids. Download up to 100 document numbers at a time. Wait time can vary based on the number of requests being processed.
Modified 2021-12-10
Publisher Name Open Data Portal/Developer Hub Team
Contact mailto:Scott.Beliveau@uspto.gov
Keywords uspto , patent , patent grant , published patent application , pre-grant , pgpub , api
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