Semantic patent search

Semantic patent search for concept-level evidence retrieval

Semantic patent search compares a technology question with patent evidence by concept, not only by exact words. IPClavis positions semantic search as one mode inside an evidence workflow, alongside lexical and hybrid retrieval.

Workflow

  • Encode the query and eligible patent evidence into the active embedding space.
  • Retrieve nearest candidates and combine them with lexical safety lanes when appropriate.
  • Rank, deduplicate, inspect evidence, and hand off selected results to reports, watchlists, or 3i workflows.

Evidence model

  • Semantic scores are review signals, not final answers.
  • Hybrid retrieval keeps lexical and semantic evidence in the same workflow.
  • Search results can be frozen into durable report executions.

What IPClavis does not do

  • Claim a completed full-corpus semantic rollout.
  • Replace exact keyword and classification filters where they are needed.
  • Turn vector proximity into a legal or technical conclusion by itself.

Legal boundary

Semantic similarity is a retrieval signal. Analysts and attorneys must review claims, descriptions, legal status, and jurisdiction-specific context.

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