Access to Patent Bots® as an NLPatent Client

NLPatent is proud to partner with leading patent prosecution tool provider, Patent Bots®, to provide our users with added patent information for search results of interest. For any US patent or published application, NLPatent users can link directly to a limited view of Patent Bots® PatentPlex® page to see valuable information about that patent document such as patent timelines, family trees, prosecution history and USPTO registered assignments, free of charge. This provides patent professionals with deeper insights into patent data, facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of prior art and patent families.


Getting Started with PatentPlex®

  1. Create an Account with Patent Bots®:
    • Visit Patent Bots Login to create your free account.
    • Select the login method that best suits your needs.
  2. Accessing PatentPlex® from NLPatent:
    • Once registered and logged in, you can access PatentPlex® directly through the Patent Bots link in the “External links” box, found in the Overview section for eligible results in the NLPatent app (i.e., patent documents filed post 1990).
  3. Notes on Restrictions:
    • This tool is available exclusively to patent professionals registered with the USPTO. If you require a specific visualisation and do not have access, please contact us at support@nlpatent.com. Our team will respond within one business day to assist you.
    • Data may not be available for older patents (generally, those filed before 1990) due to data availability issues from the USPTO.
An overview of accessing Patent Bots® via NLPatent.

By leveraging this collaboration with Patent Bots®, you can gain critical insights and detailed visualizations that are helpful for patent prosecution, litigation, portfolio management, and competitive analysis.  


Patent Bots® has a suite of tools for patent practitioners that includes patent proofreading, automated patent drafting, an art unit predictor, and examiner statistics. To learn more about Patent Bots tools, please reach out to them at support@patentbots.com. New Patent Bots® users automatically get a free trial of all their tools.


If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team.