r/Patents is a subreddit with 12k members. The community frequently discusses patent, application, uspto, design, and strategy, and they frequently recommend/review case management software and mapping software, and the most common flair used is jurisprudence/case law, inventor question, usa, practice discussions, and india.
Discussion of patents, patent law, and practice in any jurisdiction. This subreddit is intended for professionals only.
For more general discussion, including students and inventor-oriented topics, please see our sister sub at r/patentlaw. Posts not relevant to professionals may be removed and encouraged to be reposted there.
No conversations in this subreddit should be understood to establish an attorney-client relationship.
Popular Topics in r/Patents
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Patent
177 posts
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Application
50 posts
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Uspto
29 posts
#4
Design
21 posts
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Strategy
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#6
Attorney
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#7
Question
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Invention
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Advice
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#10
Software
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Products Discussed in r/Patents
Case Management Software
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FoundationIP
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#2
AppColl
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Inprotech
4.0★ from 1 review
Mapping Software
1 review
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Questel Orbit Intelligence
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Patents
#1
Jurisprudence/Case Law
: "First US patent by female inspiration for Harmony Cobel on popular TV Show"
20 posts
#2
Inventor Question
: "How do we get our global R&D teams to submit more invention disclosures?"
12 posts
#3
USA
: "My favorite Meta patent - AI making everyone immortal!"
10 posts
#4
Practice Discussions
: "Vintage patent oxfords: best way to restore shine without clouding the finish?"
7 posts
#5
India
: "Trying to understand career options in IP/Patents after MSc Chemistry ?"
6 posts
#6
Law Students/Career Advice
: "Remote patent agents"
3 posts
#7
Mod Announcement
: "Happy April Fools!"
2 posts
#8
Europe
: "is it allowed to amend the title and abstract of PCT application without the preliminary amendment when entering the Europe phase？"
1 post
#9
China
: "Current Events - Toilets will appear in Chinese cars the company Seres, which produces Aito cars, has already patented such an option"
1 post
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+2k members(19.0%)
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Last updated: September 13, 2026