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# Get a patent

GraphQL QUERY

Returns a patent or published application by its publication or granted number.

Reference: https://developer.tradespace.io/api-reference/patents/patent

## GraphQL Schema

```graphql
query ExampleQuery($patentNumber: String!) {
  patent(patentNumber: $patentNumber) {
    abstract
    active
    applicationNumber
    countryCode
    countryCodes
    createdAt
    effective
    expiresOn
    familyId
    filingOn
  }
}
```

## Variables

```json
{
  "patentNumber": "example"
}
```