This search box performs a traditional text-based query directed at the non-patent, defensive publications stored in the IP.com Prior Art Database. The underlying keyword index used supports all languages. Disclosures published into the Prior Art Database become available in this index shortly upon completion of processing.

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The following operators can be used to better focus your queries.

This guide provides a more detailed description of the syntax that is supported along with examples.

This search box also supports the look-up of an IP.com Digital Signature (also referred to as Fingerprint); enter the 72-, 48-, or 32-character code to retrieve details of the associated file or submission.

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