PatentBrief
Provides plain-English summaries and claim breakdowns of landmark US patents, explaining coverage, exclusions, and expiration dates.
Launch screenshots from Product Hunt, Jul 2026
PatentBrief provides plain-English summaries and claim breakdowns of landmark US patents, explaining what each patent covers, what it doesn't, and when it expires. It serves engineers, founders, inventors, and curious individuals who need to understand patents without legal jargon. The platform is delivered as a free web-based service with an open data API, positioning itself as a clear alternative to traditional patent databases built for lawyers.
Key features
- Plain-English summaries of patents
- Claim breakdowns (what's covered vs not)
- Patent expiration dates
- Side-by-side coverage comparison
- One-sentence patent summaries
- Search by topic or patent number
- Browse patents by topic
- Public-domain index
- Open data API
- Patent of the day
- Educational guides on patents