What data delivery options are available?
Overview
LexisNexis® IP DataDirect is designed to support a wide range of technical environments and integration requirements, enabling you to access and integrate global patent data into their internal systems, analytics platforms, and workflows.
The platform provides flexible delivery options that allow you to retrieve, store, and process patent data in a way that aligns with their infrastructure and use cases.
What data delivery options are available?
IP DataDirect offers multiple delivery methods depending on how you want to access and integrate patent data:
Bulk Data API: for large-scale data ingestion and internal database creation
Search API: for targeted data retrieval based on search queries
Custom Data Services: for tailored datasets and specialized requirements
These options enable you to either retrieve full datasets or selectively access data based on specific needs.
Bulk Data API
The Bulk Data API allows you to retrieve complete or partial patent datasets and maintain their own internal patent database.
Key capabilities include:
- Updates available within hours of publication
Access to standardized patent data across global authorities
Segmentation by authority, date range, technology area, classification, and other parameters
Delivery via API or FTP
Access to XML data, images, and PDF documents
This option is ideal for organizations that require large-scale data ingestion and full control over internal patent data environments.
Search API
The Search API enables you to perform direct searches across the LexisNexis patent collection and retrieve structured data for integration into internal systems.
Key features include:
Integration using LexisNexis TotalPatent One® search syntax
Retrieval of result sets or batches of XML documents
Ability to select specific data fields
Download of XML, image, and PDF files related to search results
This option is best suited for on-demand data retrieval and integration into search-driven workflows.
Custom Data Services
If you have specific data requirements, LexisNexis offers customized patent data delivery services. These services may include:
Consultation on data selection and search strategies
Delivery of tailored patent datasets
Access to historical patent data across all available date ranges
Custom datasets delivered on demand
This option is ideal if you have specialized use cases or unique data requirements.
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