How do I cite a patent in APSA?

To cite a patent in APSA (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What does the in-text citation look like for a patent in APSA?

In APSA, the in-text citation for the example above is (Lindqvist 2019)

How to Cite a Patent in APSA (current)

Learn how to cite a patent or intellectual property filing in APSA format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

APSA Reference List Format

Here is the standard APSA format for citing a patent in your reference list:

APSA Example for a Patent

A complete APSA reference for a patent, formatted by the official APSA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Lindqvist, Erik. 2019. “Automated Bibliographic Reference Parser.” https://patents.example.org/US10482119.

Matching in-text citation: (Lindqvist 2019)

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your patent.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the APSA (current) template shown above.
Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match APSA requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: apsa.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a patent in APSA?: To cite a patent in APSA (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the APSA format for a patent citation?: The APSA format for a patent is: Lindqvist, Erik. 2019. “Automated Bibliographic Reference Parser.” https://patents.example.org/US10482119.
What does the in-text citation look like for a patent in APSA?: In APSA, the in-text citation for the example above is (Lindqvist 2019)