GetIPDL

GetIPDL (latest version: 2.16.10) is a versatile tool falling under the System Utilities category, specifically within Archivers. Developed by Kazuya Ujihara, GetIPDL offers the capability to download patent documents effortlessly from various free patent document delivery sites such as JPO, USPTO, and esp@cenet. This robust program, with a file size of only 2.8 MB, provides a lightweight solution for patent document retrieval.

Key features of GetIPDL include the ability to download texts and images from national IP servers including those in CA, CN, EP, JP, US, and WO. The latest iteration, version 2.16.10, ensures compatibility with multiple operating systems like Windows XP, 7, 10, and 11, making it accessible to a broad audience. For those who are using older versions, GetIPDL also offers earlier releases such as version 2.1.

Moreover, this tool supports automatic computer translation from the Patent & Utility Model Gazette DB in JPO, facilitating the reading of recent Japanese patent documents in English. These critical functions make it an essential utility for not only acquiring patents across various regions but also for translating and understanding them in an English language context.

Pros:

• Allows retrieval of patents from multiple national and international IP servers.
• Supports automatic translation of Japanese patent documents.
• Small file size (2.8 MB) ensures it is lightweight and easy to use.
• Compatible with a wide range of Windows OS (XP, 7, 10, 11).
• Free to download and use.

Cons:

• Limited to patent document retrieval and related functionalities.
• Interface might appear basic for users looking for more sophisticated tools.
• Dependence on internet connectivity for retrieving documents.

You may want to check out more software, such as PicoZip, Zip 'n' Split or AnyWhere Pro, which might be similar to GetIPDL.