# ip_research

> IP data research tools for patents, trademarks, and applications. Use when:
- Looking up patents by number (US, EP, WO, JP, etc.)
- Searching patent databases by keyword, assignee, inventor, or classification
- Getting patent family, citation, or legal status information
- Checking USPTO application status, file wrapper, or PTAB proceedings
- Downloading bulk USPTO data products
- Finding patent assignments or ownership history

- Author: Parker Hancock
- Repository: parkerhancock/ip_tools
- Version: 20260106152426
- Stars: 3
- Forks: 0
- Last Updated: 2026-02-07
- Source: https://github.com/parkerhancock/ip_tools
- Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@parkerhancock/ip_tools~ip_research:20260106152426