GoVeda

GoVeda is a patent intelligence service for searching patent publications and analyzing inventions, with web and API access plus integrations for AI clients. It is most compelling for IP professionals and builders who need broad jurisdiction coverage; its free plan is useful for discovery, while advanced analysis costs US$200/mo.

Overview

GoVeda brings semantic search and patent-number lookup together across more than 220 million publications in 108 jurisdictions. Weekly updates and seven supported languages make it a strong starting point for international prior-art exploration. Broad access is the main draw, but search results and AI analysis should inform—not replace—professional patent judgment.

GoVeda states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and that customer searches, uploads and invention descriptions are not used to train or fine-tune AI models. API responses stream to the AI client, and GoVeda says it retains no standalone copy after delivery ends. Those commitments matter when working with sensitive invention material.

Key features

Search and analysis

The free OpenPatent plan includes unlimited AI semantic searches, basic metadata filters, and AI patentability reports and summaries. That is a generous way to explore the collection, though basic filters may be limiting for users who need more controlled queries. Pro extends search query length and adds unredacted patentability reports, drag-and-drop prior-art search, an AI patent reader, novelty and inventive-step checks, combination analysis and structured report generation.

Pro also includes FTO Report Beta, Landscape Report Beta and IP Scout Beta. These beta tools broaden the workflow beyond search, but their beta status is worth weighing before relying on them for a defined professional process.

AI client integrations

The hosted GoVeda Patent MCP connects patent tools to Claude and ChatGPT; the documentation also names Claude Code and other MCP clients. This is useful for builders who want patent capabilities in an AI-client workflow rather than a separate research interface.

Pricing

OpenPatent is free forever and includes 220M+ patents worldwide, unlimited AI semantic searches, basic metadata filters, and AI patentability reports and summaries. It suits early exploration, but lacks Pro's expanded search and analysis tools.

OpenPatent Pro costs US$200/mo and includes 20,000 credits/month, extended search query length, unredacted AI patentability reports, the beta reports and scout tools, and the MCP Server for Agents. It is aimed at IP professionals and builders who can make regular use of those capabilities; the monthly credit allowance is a meaningful constraint for heavier use.

API credits cost US$200 per 10,000 credits as a one-time purchase, and credits never expire. GoVeda provides 10,000 free credits when a user creates their first API key and offers volume discounts up to 40%. This fits API users who prefer usage credits to a monthly Pro subscription, though it is a separate purchase model rather than the full Pro package.

OpenPatent Enterprise has custom pricing and customizable solutions, and is positioned for patent office examiners and large law firms. GoVeda also offers a 14-day trial. Its support team accepts inquiries by email and typically responds within 24 hours on business days.

Platforms

GoVeda is available on the web and through an API. Its hosted MCP server adds access through supported AI clients, while language support spans English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German and Spanish.

Who it's for

GoVeda is a good fit for teams and individuals who need international patent discovery, especially those who value semantic search or want patent tools in an AI-client workflow. The free tier can support exploratory searching; professionals who need the expanded analysis suite should assess whether Pro's 20,000 monthly credits justify its price. Readers seeking a low-cost paid tier or a platform centered on different research workflows may prefer another option.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Coverage across 108 jurisdictions and more than 220 million publications makes international searching a core strength.
• Pros: Unlimited free semantic searches and summaries lower the barrier to initial discovery.
• Pros: MCP and API access serve builders integrating patent intelligence into other tools.
• Pros: Stated SOC 2 Type II certification and no model training on customer submissions address important privacy concerns.
• Cons: The advanced analysis package requires a US$200/mo Pro subscription, a substantial commitment for occasional users.
• Cons: Pro's 20,000 credits/month may matter to high-volume users, and several included analysis tools are beta.

Alternatives

FindIP may suit readers who want mobile options alongside API and web access; its free plan has 30 search credits and covers five jurisdictions, unlike GoVeda's broader free search offer.

Patent77 is worth considering for a lower-cost paid plan: its Pro plan is $49/month, while its free plan allows three AI searches per month and shows the top five references.

Patently offers a free individual-use plan with asset search, patent-family browsing and chat with Onardo; consider it for that focused free workflow.

PatLab.AI is an alternative for readers seeking a one-time Pro Patent Search purchase at $49, paid once.

PatSnap may fit readers looking for technical research tools such as basic AI technical Q&A, TRIZ innovation generation and technical research reports.

PQAI is an open-source option for readers who want a platform whose developer community is invited to improve it.

The Lens may suit academic users who want an Academic Workspace, or people who prefer anonymous browsing that remains free.

Stiltn is an alternative for readers who want a self-hosted option and an evaluation with dedicated onboarding and custom configuration.

Browse the AI Patent Search Software directory for more options.

Verdict

Choose GoVeda if broad, multilingual patent search and AI-assisted analysis are central to your work, particularly if API or MCP access matters. Its free search tier makes initial exploration accessible, but the US$200/mo Pro plan is the key trade-off: readers who need only occasional searches or a cheaper paid tier should look elsewhere.