Overview

In March 2024 Helium 10 rolled out a new “Patent Analyzer” that lets Amazon sellers investigate the patent environment surrounding any product or keyword without leaving the platform. The tool surfaces relevant U.S. and international patents, assigns a risk rating, and highlights design opportunities, helping sellers avoid infringement notices and uncover fresh product ideas before they commit to inventory.

Key Points

• 12 million patent records — Helium 10’s database now includes more than twelve million patent entries from the United States and key foreign jurisdictions, enabling instant searches from the dashboard.
• ASIN‑driven matches — Typing an existing ASIN (for example, B08L5N7R9K for a silicone spatula) returns up to fifteen patents that directly relate to that product, such as US 10,123,456 for a heat‑resistant kitchen utensil.
• Numeric risk score — Each patent match is given a score from 1 to 10; a score of 8 for a “retractable bottle opener” signals a high probability of infringement and prompts a deeper legal review.
• Design‑gap alerts — The analyzer flags patents that cover only part of a product’s feature set, pointing out missing elements that sellers can add to create a non‑infringing, differentiated version.
• Exportable CSV reports — Users can download a spreadsheet containing patent numbers, filing dates, claim excerpts, and Helium 10’s suggested actions for up to 200 entries per month.
• Free‑tier allowance — The basic Helium 10 plan includes ten patent lookups each month, giving newcomers a low‑risk way to test the feature before upgrading.

How Patent Analysis Works

1. Open Patent Analyzer — From the main Helium 10 interface, click the “Patent Analyzer” tab; the screen presents a search bar and a brief tutorial on entering ASINs or keywords.
2. Submit a reference — Enter either an Amazon ASIN (e.g., B07XYZ1234 for a bamboo cutting board) or a keyword phrase such as “adjustable laptop stand,” and the system immediately pulls matching patent records.