This page describes the process to download publications while searching the Prior Art Database (PAD). To learn more about the features and benefits of defensive publishing, click here.
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Download a Document
To download a document, you may need to purchase a document via PayPal. You are authorized to download the document for free if you or someone from your company published the disclosure or with a subscription to InnovationQ+. Once signed in with your IP.com account, the system will identify your download options. To purchase a download voucher, please reach out to our sales team, visit Contact Us.
Access Document Download
To access your download options, select a document from the results list and the preview displays. From the preview panel, click the download button, 
, located below the front page image.
Download from InnovationQ+
While searching the Prior Art Database, you are entitled to download a document for free if you are logged in with your InnovationQ+ account. By downloading from InnovationQ+, you are redirected to the document preview window where you can select Download from the Document Actions drop-down located on the right-hand side.
Note: For accounts with access to InnovationQ+, you can download the document for free. If your account doesn’t have access to InnovationQ+, please Contact Us to upgrade, purchase a voucher, or explore other available on-line purchase options.
Download Payment Options
You do not have to sign in with an account to access the Prior Art Database. The following options are available for downloading a document:
- The system will prompt you to sign in with your IP.com account and your download options will be displayed.
- To download the full publication in PDF or ZIP format, you can pay using your PayPal account or credit card.
- To download a previously purchased publication in PDF or ZIP format, you can enter the download access code you received in your original email receipt.
If you can't find the email, please check your spam or junk email folder.
Download Formats
You can download the primary document in PDF Format, create a ZIP file, and download a TSO file, if available.
- The PDF Format is a representative PDF of the primary file.
- The ZIP Format includes the primary file, packaged metadata, and attachments. The primary file is renamed to 1_primary.pdf while the attachment names remain the same as originally uploaded.
- The TSO Format is a type of envelope created by AbsoluteProof Viewer. This container includes the primary file with attachments and a corresponding time-stamped seal using Surety’s AbsoluteProof Service to protect the integrity of the publication. You can validate the publication submitted to IP.com and download the ZIP file sealed by Surety, LLC.
Consider avoiding the use of your personal email account to download publications. For further information on signing in with a registered account, click on the link Registering an IP.com Account and Accessing Solutions.
Recently Downloaded
A summary of your downloaded document, including a link to the preview, appears under Recently Downloaded on the home page, along with other downloads from other individuals.
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