PerplexityIn the world of business, patents are like honeytraps. Once you get into the mix, it becomes a constant headache. You think you’re safe because you came up with something “new,” but chances are, someone somewhere already filed something vaguely similar years ago. Patent searches can feel like digital archaeology — digging through millions of old ideas to make sure yours doesn’t accidentally step on anyone’s legal toes. Fun fact: over 90% of patents are never actually used commercially, and yet companies spend billions each year defending or disputing them. Even giants like Apple and Samsung have spent more on patent lawsuits than on some of their R&D projects. It’s messy, fascinating, and just a little bit absurd. Welcome to the world of patents.
In this tutorial, we’ll teach you how to use Perplexity’s AI search to find and analyze patents quickly. This helps you spot what’s already out there, see where there’s room for something new, and figure out how to position your idea without stepping on anyone’s legal turf.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
- Access Perplexity patent search
- Explore and refine your patent search
- Turn on the agent for advanced analysis
- Evaluate and explicate your analysis
Let’s dive right in!
