The LexisNexis® Global Patent Litigation Dataset (GPLD) and the LexisNexis PatentAdvisor® API both provide structured intellectual property datasets designed for integration into internal analytics environments. However, they focus on different stages of the patent lifecycle and serve distinct analytical purposes.
Understanding the differences between these datasets can help determine which product best fits your organization’s litigation, prosecution, or IP strategy needs.
Key Differences at a Glance
| Feature | Global Patent Litigation Dataset (GPLD) | PatentAdvisor® API |
|---|---|---|
| Data focus | Patent litigation activity | Patent prosecution and examiner behavior |
| Geographic scope | Global litigation data | United States patent prosecution data |
| Data type | Court cases, litigation documents, and outcomes | Examiner analytics and office action patterns |
| Primary purpose | Litigation risk analysis and dispute monitoring | Prosecution strategy and grant likelihood analysis |
| Typical use | M&A due diligence, litigation risk assessment, competitive intelligence | Filing strategy optimization and prosecution forecasting |
| Data scale | 600,000+ global patent cases and 570,000+ litigation documents | 10.5M+ USPTO patent applications |
Global Patent Litigation Dataset (GPLD)
The LexisNexis® Global Patent Litigation Dataset provides structured access to global patent litigation data collected from courts and intellectual property authorities around the world.
The dataset contains over 600,000 patent-related cases and more than 570,000 litigation documents sourced from 22 countries and authorities and over 500 court and agency websites, including case filings, rulings, opposition proceedings, and validity decisions.
GPLD enables organizations to integrate litigation intelligence directly into their internal analytics environments and monitor patent disputes across jurisdictions.
Typical uses include:
Assessing litigation risk across jurisdictions
Monitoring competitor enforcement activity
Supporting M&A due diligence and patent portfolio evaluation
Identifying high-risk patents and litigation trends
Analyzing outcomes across courts, judges, and jurisdictions
See What is LexisNexis® Global Patent Litigation Dataset?
PatentAdvisor® API
The LexisNexis PatentAdvisor® API provides structured access to U.S. patent prosecution data, enabling organizations to analyze examiner behavior and prosecution patterns.
The dataset covers more than 10.5 million USPTO applications dating back to 2001 and includes analytics that help predict how examiners review patent applications and how likely a patent is to be granted.
PatentAdvisor API provides proprietary metrics such as Examiner Time Allocation (ETA), which predicts the likelihood and timing of patent approval based on historical examiner behavior.
Typical uses include:
Forecasting patent prosecution outcomes
Optimizing patent filing strategies
Evaluating examiner behavior and allowance rates
Improving patent application success rates
Analyzing office actions and appeal outcomes
See What is LexisNexis PatentAdvisor® API?
When Should You Use Each Product?
Choose Global Patent Litigation Dataset (GPLD) if you need:
Global patent litigation intelligence
Litigation risk assessment across jurisdictions
Data for M&A due diligence and portfolio risk analysis
Competitive intelligence based on patent disputes
Monitoring of court outcomes and enforcement activity
Choose PatentAdvisor® API if you need:
U.S. patent prosecution insights
Examiner behavior analytics
Grant likelihood and prosecution timeline predictions
Filing strategy optimization
Detailed analysis of office actions and examiner trends
Using Both Products Together
Some organizations use both datasets together to gain a more comprehensive view of intellectual property risk and strategy.
For example:
Global Patent Litigation Dataset can help identify where patents are being enforced and assess litigation risk across jurisdictions.
PatentAdvisor API can provide insights into how patent applications are examined and how likely they are to be granted.
Together, these datasets help organizations better understand both litigation exposure and prosecution strategy across the patent lifecycle.
Choosing the right dataset depends on your data needs, use cases, and integration requirements. If you want to learn more and discuss your specific needs after reviewing these FAQs, please complete this form and a member of the team will reach out to you.