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OverviewFAQs What is the difference between IP DataDirect and PatentSight+™ Bulk Data? When should I use the Global Patent Litigation Dataset? What is the difference between the Global Patent Litigation Dataset and PatentAdvisor® API? Which dataset should I use for building my own patent database? Which dataset is best for patent portfolio analysis and benchmarking? Can I combine multiple datas...

LexisNexis® IP DataDirect and PatentSight+™ Bulk Data both provide access to high-quality intellectual property datasets from LexisNexis however, they are designed for different purposes and operate at different levels of patent data.Understanding the differences between these two data products can help determine which dataset best fits your organization’s analytics and integration needs. Key D...

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 prod...

What is LexisNexis® IP DataDirect?LexisNexis® IP DataDirect (IPDD) is a bulk patent data delivery platform that provides direct access to global patent publications and metadata. It enables organizations to integrate document-level patent data into their internal systems, analytics platforms, and research workflows. What type of data is included in IP DataDirect?IP DataDirect includes global pa...

What is PatentSight+™ Bulk Data?PatentSight+™ Bulk Data provides direct access to the curated patent analytics datasets that power the PatentSight+ platform. It enables organizations to integrate patent analytics into their internal business intelligence tools, analytics platforms, and data science workflows. What type of data is included in PatentSight+ Bulk Data?PatentSight+ Bulk Data include...

  What is the Global Patent Litigation Dataset (GPLD)? The GPLD is a court-sourced dataset covering over 600,000 patent-related cases from 20+ jurisdictions, including the US, China, Germany, Japan, the UK, the Unified Patent Court, and the EPOMaster. It includes case documents, party details, outcomes, and product associations to help you identify litigation trends and high-risk patents.  Wh...

  What is the PatentAdvisor® API? The PatentAdvisor API provides USPTO prosecution insights and examiner analytics for over 10.5 million applications dating back to 2001. It enables grant likelihood predictions, examiner behavior analysis, and filing strategy optimization.  What unique metrics does the PatentAdvisor API offer? The API features the proprietary Examiner Time Allocation (ETA) s...