TIPO Patent Search API
APITaiwan Patent Search System API for Public Intellectual Property Data
Overview
The TIPO Patent Search API provides programmatic access to Taiwan Intellectual Property Office's patent database. It supports searches via parameters like application number, publication number, inventor, assignee, and patent type. Responses are structured in JSON format, including metadata such as publication dates, applicant details, inventor names, patent status, and technical abstracts. Ideal for researchers, legal professionals, and innovators to conduct prior art searches, analyze Taiwanese patent trends, integrate patent data into internal tools, or monitor new patent filings from Taiwan.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://tiponet.tipo.gov.tw/Gazette/OpenData/OD/OD05.aspx?QryDS=API00')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful Interface
- JSON Response Format
- Multiple Search Parameters
- Taiwan Patent Metadata Access
- No API Key Required
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is the TIPO Patent Search API free to use?
Yes, it is a public open data service provided by Taiwan Intellectual Property Office, free of charge for both non-commercial and commercial use (subject to terms of service).
? Does it require an API Key?
Based on current official documentation, the API does not require an API key for access, though users should check the latest terms for any updates.
? What is the response format of the API?
The API typically returns data in JSON format, containing structured patent information such as publication details, applicant names, inventor info, and patent status.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free Public Access
- ⊕ Official Government Data Source
- ⊕ Comprehensive Taiwan Patent Coverage
- ⊕ Structured JSON Output
Cons
- ⊖ Limited to Taiwanese Patents
- ⊖ Documentation in Traditional Chinese
- ⊖ Potential Unspecified Rate Limits
- ⊖ No SLA for Public Use