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PatSnap vs WIPO PATENTSCOPE:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, PatSnap and WIPO PATENTSCOPE were level in searches among patent search platforms worldwide, with an estimated 14.8K branded searches each, at 2.4% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about patent search platforms, PatSnap appeared in four of the five answers and WIPO PATENTSCOPE in two. PatSnap was mentioned before WIPO PATENTSCOPE in three out of five answers.

Among patent search platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

PatSnap and WIPO PATENTSCOPE are searched for about as often as each other.

PatSnap 14.8K searchesWIPO PATENTSCOPE 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

PatSnap, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, WIPO PATENTSCOPE in 2

PatSnap in 4 of 5WIPO PATENTSCOPE in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

PatSnap, named ahead of WIPO PATENTSCOPE in 3 of 5 answers

PatSnap first in 3WIPO PATENTSCOPE first in 2

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Top patent search platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PatSnap was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the 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. PatSnap was listed before WIPO PATENTSCOPE in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Google Patents1st
  2. Espacenet2nd
  3. The Lens3rd
  4. USPTO Patent Public Search4th
  5. Derwent Innovation5th
  6. WIPO PATENTSCOPE6th
  7. PatSnap7th
  8. Orbit Intelligence8th
  9. Questel9th
  10. Lens.org10th
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • 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

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.

Is PatSnap or WIPO PATENTSCOPE more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for PatSnap and WIPO PATENTSCOPE by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 patent search platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

PatSnap and WIPO PATENTSCOPE among patent search platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for PatSnap, WIPO PATENTSCOPE. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthGoogle PatentsEspacenetPatSnapWIPO PATENTSCOPEQuestelThe LensLens.orgOrbit IntelligenceUSPTO Patent Public SearchDerwent InnovationAnaqua
Oct 202573.6%18%2%2.4%0.88%1.1%1.1%0.38%0.16%0.39%<0.01%
Nov 202573.9%18.1%2%2%0.89%1.1%1.1%0.43%0.14%0.31%0.01%
Dec 202573.2%18%2%2.4%0.88%1.2%1.1%0.52%0.48%0.32%<0.01%
Jan 202674.3%18.2%2%2%0.89%0.96%0.89%0.33%0.26%0.26%<0.01%
Feb 202674.1%18.1%2%2%0.72%1.2%1.1%0.38%0.21%0.26%<0.01%
Mar 202672.7%17.8%2.4%2%0.87%1.4%1.3%0.47%0.87%0.26%<0.01%
Apr 202673.4%17.9%2%2.4%1.1%1.2%1.1%0.42%0.26%0.26%<0.01%
May 202673.2%17.9%2.4%2%0.88%1.1%1.1%0.33%0.88%0.21%<0.01%
Jun 202671.8%17.6%2.4%1.9%1.1%0.92%0.86%0.42%2.9%0.16%<0.01%
Jul 202667.7%13.6%2.2%2.2%0.81%0.87%0.81%0.35%11.1%0.2%<0.01%
Aug 202668.7%16.9%2.3%2.3%1%1.1%1%0.35%6.2%0.24%<0.01%
Sep 202673%17.8%2.4%2.4%1.3%1.1%1.1%0.37%0.26%0.21%<0.01%

How has the PatSnap and WIPO PATENTSCOPE comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: PatSnap took it in March 2026, WIPO PATENTSCOPE took it in April 2026, PatSnap took it in May 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PatSnap’s share of searches among patent search platforms worldwide moved from 2% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 14.8K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WIPO PATENTSCOPE’s share of searches among patent search platforms worldwide held steady at 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.

How did search popularity change for patent search platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, PatSnap rose from 4th to 3rd among patent search platforms worldwide.

  2. In September 2026, WIPO PATENTSCOPE rose from 5th to 4th among patent search platforms worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PatSnap’s and WIPO PATENTSCOPE’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

PatSnap

1 branded search term

  • patsnap

WIPO PATENTSCOPE

1 branded search term

  • wipo patentscope

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