Lens.org vs WIPO PATENTSCOPE:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, WIPO PATENTSCOPE had more branded searches than Lens.org among patent search platforms worldwide. WIPO PATENTSCOPE had about 14,800 branded searches, while Lens.org had 6,600. WIPO PATENTSCOPE made up 2.4% of all patent search platform searches we track, and Lens.org accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about patent search platforms, WIPO PATENTSCOPE appeared in two of the five answers and Lens.org in one. WIPO PATENTSCOPE was mentioned before Lens.org in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
WIPO PATENTSCOPE, about 2 searches for every 1 for Lens.org
Who does AI mention more?
WIPO PATENTSCOPE, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Lens.org in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
WIPO PATENTSCOPE, named ahead of Lens.org in 2 of 3 answers
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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. Lens.org was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. WIPO PATENTSCOPE was listed before Lens.org in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
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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
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.
Is Lens.org or WIPO PATENTSCOPE more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lens.org 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.
Share of searches by month for WIPO PATENTSCOPE, Lens.org. 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% |
How has the Lens.org and WIPO PATENTSCOPE comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- WIPO PATENTSCOPE was ahead of Lens.org in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lens.org’s share of searches among patent search platforms worldwide held steady at 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
- 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?
1 change
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 Lens.org’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.
Lens.org
1 branded search term
- lens org
WIPO PATENTSCOPE
1 branded search term
- wipo patentscope
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