Perplexity's new AI tool lets you search patents with natural language - and it's free

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ZDNET's key takeaways 

• Perplexity launched Perplexity Patents on Thursday.
• The new AI-powered database makes finding patents easier.
• You don't need specific language or codes to find patents. 

Patent searching is a lengthy, extensive, and imperfect process for innovators. If someone wanted to find patents in a certain area, they'd have to use several tools, like Google Patents, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or a global patent database. Then, they'd have to search using specific keywords or codes -- or even rely on a patent attorney for supreme accuracy. 

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Perplexity Patents, the AI company's latest tool, aims to not only democratize but also speed up that process. Released Thursday, the AI-powered database ...