Patent MCP Server
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Patent MCP Server

This project is a USPTO patent data access server based on FastMCP. It supports accessing patent and patent application data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office through the Patent Public Search API and the Open Data Portal API, providing patent search, full - text retrieval, PDF download, and metadata query functions for MCP clients such as Claude Desktop.
2.5 points
7.6K

What is the USPTO Patent MCP Server?

This server acts as a bridge between Claude Desktop and USPTO patent databases. It allows you to search patents, access full documents, and retrieve patent metadata without needing technical expertise about USPTO APIs.

How to use the Patent MCP Server?

After simple setup, you can access patent data directly through Claude Desktop by typing natural language requests. The server handles all the technical API communications in the background.

When to use this service?

Ideal for patent researchers, inventors, legal professionals, and anyone needing quick access to US patent information without navigating complex government databases.

Key Features

Patent Search
Search both granted patents and patent applications using simple queries
Full Text Documents
Retrieve complete patent documents including claims and descriptions
Comprehensive Metadata
Access detailed information about patents including assignments, litigation data, and attorney information
Dual API Integration
Combines data from USPTO's Public Search API and Open Data Portal API
Advantages
Simplifies access to complex USPTO databases
No need to understand API technical details
Integrated directly with Claude Desktop for natural language queries
Combines data from multiple USPTO sources
Limitations
Requires API key for full functionality
Subject to USPTO rate limits
PDF download feature not currently supported in Claude Desktop
Primarily focused on US patents only

Getting Started

Install the server
Clone the repository and install dependencies using uv package manager
Configure API key
Create a .env file with your USPTO Open Data Portal API key
Set up Claude Desktop
Update your Claude Desktop configuration to point to the server location

Example Use Cases

Patent Research
Finding relevant prior art for a new invention
Legal Analysis
Reviewing patent claims for infringement analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an API key to use this?
Can I download patent PDFs?
What's the difference between ppubs and api tools?

Additional Resources

USPTO Patent Public Search
Official USPTO patent search interface
USPTO Open Data Portal
USPTO's data portal for API access
Model Context Protocol Introduction
Background on MCP technology

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
      "mcpServers": {
        "patents": {
          "command": "uv",
          "args": [
            "--directory",
            "/Users/username/patent_mcp_server",
            "run",
            "patent-mcp-server"
          ]
        }
      }
    }
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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