How popular isWIPO PATENTSCOPE?
In September 2026, people searched for WIPO PATENTSCOPE by name about 14,800 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 2.4% of all global patent search platform searches, placing WIPO PATENTSCOPE fourth out of 11 platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about patent search platforms, WIPO PATENTSCOPE appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the 11.
WIPO PATENTSCOPE is the fourth most searched of 11 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
Google PatentsShare of searches 73%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- EspacenetShare of searches 17.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
PatSnapShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th- WIPO PATENTSCOPEShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
QuestelShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
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Top patent search platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WIPO PATENTSCOPE was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. WIPO PATENTSCOPE is the sixth most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
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Google Patents5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Espacenet5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
The Lens5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PatSnap4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Derwent Innovation4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Questel3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Orbit Intelligence3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- USPTO Patent Public Search3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- WIPO PATENTSCOPE2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lens.org1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which patent search platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best patent search platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best patent search platform for prior art research?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“patent search tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“patent search platform”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which patent search platforms compete with WIPO PATENTSCOPE?
Share of searches by month for Google Patents, Espacenet, PatSnap, WIPO PATENTSCOPE. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Patents | Espacenet | PatSnap | WIPO PATENTSCOPE | Questel | The Lens | Lens.org | Orbit Intelligence | USPTO Patent Public Search | Derwent Innovation | Anaqua |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.6% | 18% | 2% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.38% | 0.16% | 0.39% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.9% | 18.1% | 2% | 2% | 0.89% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.43% | 0.14% | 0.31% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 73.2% | 18% | 2% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.52% | 0.48% | 0.32% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.3% | 18.2% | 2% | 2% | 0.89% | 0.96% | 0.89% | 0.33% | 0.26% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.1% | 18.1% | 2% | 2% | 0.72% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.38% | 0.21% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.7% | 17.8% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.87% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.47% | 0.87% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.4% | 17.9% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.42% | 0.26% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 73.2% | 17.9% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.88% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.33% | 0.88% | 0.21% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.8% | 17.6% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.86% | 0.42% | 2.9% | 0.16% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.7% | 13.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.81% | 0.87% | 0.81% | 0.35% | 11.1% | 0.2% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 68.7% | 16.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.35% | 6.2% | 0.24% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 73% | 17.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.37% | 0.26% | 0.21% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 73% | 450K | +22.3% | +4.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.8% | 110K | +21.5% | +0.9 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 2.4% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 2.4% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 8th to 5th | 1.3% | 8.1K | +50% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.1% | 6.9K | +21% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.1% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 0.37% | 2.3K | +22.3% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 3rd to 9th | 0.26% | 1.6K | -95.2% | -5.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.21% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | <0.01% | 40 | -20% | 0 points |
73%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +4.3 points.
17.8%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
3.
PatSnap2.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.4%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Questel1.3%
Moved from 8th to 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
The Lens1.1%
Held 6th. 6.9K estimated branded searches, +21% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Lens.org1.1%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.37%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 2.3K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.26%
Moved from 3rd to 9th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -95.2% vs prior month. Share -5.9 points.
0.21%
Held 10th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Anaqua<0.01%
Held 11th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between WIPO PATENTSCOPE and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for WIPO PATENTSCOPE changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for WIPO PATENTSCOPE worldwide held steady at 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WIPO PATENTSCOPE fell from 3rd to 4th among patent search platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for patent search platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Google Patents gained share of searches among patent search platforms worldwide, from 68.7% to 73%.
In September 2026, Espacenet gained share of searches among patent search platforms worldwide, from 16.9% to 17.8%.
In September 2026, USPTO Patent Public Search lost share of searches among patent search platforms worldwide, from 6.2% to 0.26%.

In September 2026, Questel rose from 8th to 5th among patent search platforms worldwide.

In September 2026, Orbit Intelligence rose from 9th to 8th among patent search platforms worldwide.

In September 2026, PatSnap rose from 4th to 3rd among patent search platforms worldwide.
How are WIPO PATENTSCOPE’s branded searches counted?
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Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using WIPO PATENTSCOPE’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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