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title: From search to dataset
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createdAt: 2026-03-02T14:44:02.296Z
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Welcome to GetFocus! This guide covers the fundamentals of **patent analysis **using the GetFocus platform. You’ll learn how to **search for patents**, **narrow your results with filters**, and **turn your dataset into insights**. You’ll also create your first workspace to **save and organize your work**.

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### <font color="#4656ff">How to search. Find the patents you care about fast.</font>

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