Patent Hunt 2.0: Tracking Intellectual Property with AI Tools

Hello there, tech detectives! In this part, we're changing the game and getting down to some serious patent tracking business.

In addition to research papers, keeping an eye on new patents can give us a wealth of intel about our competitors' intellectual property strategies.

Let's take a deep dive into some cool ways to stay on top of the patent world and integrate it into your competitive analysis workflow.

Patent Alert Services - Your New Best Friend

Ever heard of patent alert services?

We're talking about a bunch of third-party services like PatSnap, Derwent Innovation, and Orbit Intellectual Property that specialize in keeping you in the loop about new patents.

You can customize alerts based on specific search criteria like keywords, patent classifications, inventors, or assignees, and voila - you're tracking just the patents you're interested in.

What's more, these guys offer email notifications, personalized dashboards, and even patent portfolio management to make your patent analysis a breeze.

Patent Offices - The Patent Pioneers

Don't forget the patent offices like the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the European Patent Office (EPO).

They offer email subscriptions to keep you updated about new patents or patent applications in specific categories or tech areas. Subscribe to these services and you'll be getting timely updates straight from the horse's mouth!

Zapier - Bringing it All Together

Now, here comes the best part - integrating RSS feeds, email alerts, and ChatGPT with Zapier. Think of it as our patent tracking command center. Here's how you can pull it off:

1. Setting up RSS Feeds with Zapier: First, find the RSS feeds you want to monitor - maybe technology news sites, patent databases, or patent office subscriptions. Create a "Zap" (that's what they call an automated workflow in Zapier) using the RSS by Zapier app as the trigger. Then, feed the URLs into Zapier and set up the trigger to pull relevant info like the patent title, description, and publication date.

2. Setting up Email Alerts with Zapier: If you're getting your patent info through email alerts, use the Email by Zapier app as the trigger. You can set it up to keep an eye on your inbox for patent notifications and pull out all the important info.

3. Connecting ChatGPT with Zapier: Use the OpenAI ChatGPT app in Zapier to connect your ChatGPT model. Set up a prompt for ChatGPT to crunch the patent info from the RSS feed or email alert and generate insights.

Staying on top of tech advancements and intellectual property insights is crucial to keep your competitive edge.

By using AI tools like fireflies.ai and ChatGPT, along with Zapier, you can streamline your competitive analysis and glean valuable insights from a host of sources.

And let's not forget alternative methods like patent alert services and patent office subscriptions to stay informed about new patents.

Combine these with Zapier and AI tools, and you've got a pretty solid competitive analysis toolkit to stay ahead in the tech race.

By embracing these tools, you're not just staying informed - you're driving innovation, refining your strategies, and staying ahead in an ever-evolving market.