Patsnap MCP

🚀 Patent Snapshot MCP Server

This MCP server is designed to collect patent-related data from PatSnap's API for trend analysis and report generation. It is not intended for individual patent investigations.

🚀 Quick Start

This MCP server is designed to collect patent-related data from PatSnap's API for trend analysis and report generation. It is not intended for individual patent investigations.

✨ Features

This server provides the following tools to interact with the PatSnap Insights API:

• get_patent_trends: Analyze trends in annual patent applications and grants. Understand patent trends related to specific technology fields or keywords. At least one of the keywords or IPC classification numbers is required.
• get_word_cloud: Obtain a snapshot of the most frequently occurring keywords/phrases in the last 5,000 published patents. Identify common terms to optimize search criteria. Returns up to 100 keywords. At least one of the keywords or IPC classification numbers is required.
• get_wheel_of_innovation: Provide a hierarchical view of keywords/phrases within a technology field, showing their relationships. Based on data from the last 5,000 published patents. At least one of the keywords or IPC classification numbers is required.
• get_most_cited_patents: View the top patents most cited by others to identify influential or core technologies. Returns up to 10 patents. Note: The search criteria must include either a keyword or an IPC classification number. If both are provided, the IPC classification number takes precedence.
• get_top_authorities_of_origin: Return a list of top authorities in the country of origin (i.e., the countries that primarily file priority applications). Analyze the core sources of a technology field. At least one of the keywords or IPC classification numbers is required.
• get_top_inventors: Display the top inventors in a technology field. Evaluate top performers or identify potential recruits. Returns up to 10 inventors. Note: The search criteria must include either a keyword or an IPC classification number. If both are provided, the IPC classification number takes precedence.
• get_top_assignees: Display the top companies (assignees) with the largest patent portfolios. Identify major players and competitive threats. Returns up to 10 assignees. Note: The search criteria must include either a keyword or an IPC classification number. If both are provided, the IPC classification number takes precedence.
• get_simple_legal_status: Provide a proportional analysis of the simple legal status (e.g., active, expired, pending) of patents. Understand the proportion of currently active patents. At least one of the keywords or IPC classification numbers is required.
• get_most_litigated_patents: Identify patents involved in the most litigation cases to assess potential risks. Returns the top patents (up to 10) in a technology field sorted by the number of litigations. Note: The search criteria must include either a keyword or an IPC classification number. If both are provided, the IPC classification number takes precedence.

📦 Installation

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install dependencies using npm install.
3. Build the project using npm run build.
4. Start the server using npm start.

💻 Usage Examples

Basic Usage

• Use the provided tools to interact with PatSnap's API.
• Ensure you have valid PatSnap API credentials (client ID and secret) set as environment variables (PATSNAP_CLIENT_ID, PATSNAP_CLIENT_SECRET).

Advanced Usage

To integrate this MCP server into your MCP host, add the following configuration to your cline_mcp_settings.json file (the path may vary depending on your host settings):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "@kunihiros/patsnap-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@kunihiros/patsnap-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PATSNAP_CLIENT_ID": "your_patsnap_client_id_here",
        "PATSNAP_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_patsnap_client_secret_here"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

Replace your_patsnap_client_id_here and your_patsnap_client_secret_here with your actual PatSnap API credentials. This configuration allows the MCP host to call the server using npx @kunihiros/patsnap-mcp.

📚 Documentation

For more information and to obtain the tokens required for PatSnap services, visit: https://open.patsnap.com/home

📄 License

This project is released under the MIT License.