IP filing batch redaction is the removal of personal data from a whole folder of filings in one run. It supports GDPR Recital 26 the same way across every file. anonym.plus works offline, with a shared map so one person maps to one label everywhere.
When this applies
A portfolio export means cleaning many filings at once, with the same inventor or owner in several. One-by-one work risks drift. A batch run keeps it even.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Point anonym.plus at the folder on your device.
- The tool scans each file for names, IDs, and contacts.
- A shared map keeps repeat people steady across the run.
- Review the summary and fix any low-confidence flags.
- Save the clean set on your device.
What you need to provide
- A folder of filings (PDF, DOCX, or mixed).
- The shared label map turned on for steady results.
- An operator; Replace works well for a set.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | inventor across files → [INVENTOR_1] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | repeat owner → [OWNER_1] |
| Reference | PATENT_NUMBER | app numbers → [APP_n] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | agent emails → [EMAIL] |
| Location | LOCATION | addresses → [ADDRESS] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | filing dates → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies GDPR Recital 26 the same way to all files.
- The shared map keeps results steady across the run.
- Whole-folder work stays offline — nothing uploaded.
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Limitations & cautions
A local batch handles up to 20 files at a time. Mixed folders lean on OCR for the image files, so review low-confidence flags from scans. The shared map keeps results even, but you must guard it, since it can re-link the set if kept.
Frequently asked questions
How does batch mode keep one inventor steady?
A shared map logs each person once, so the same inventor or owner maps to the same label in every file across the folder.
How many files run at once?
A local batch handles up to 20 files at a time. Point anonym.plus at the folder and it works through each one on your device.
Can the batch mix PDFs, DOCX, and scans?
Yes. Mixed types work. Scanned filings are read with local OCR before the check.