Perplexity Labs has introduced Perplexity Patents, an AI-powered tool designed to assist innovation and R&D teams in navigating the complex patent landscape. This tool utilizes natural language search and an AI research agent to identify existing patents, helping businesses avoid costly pivots, legal issues, or abandoned projects. By allowing plain-language queries, it aims to streamline the validation of ideas, understanding of competitive landscapes, and identification of potential market whitespace before significant investment.