How to Use the EPO Open Patent Services MCP in Cline
Give Cline the ability to fetch and write patent data to your files automatically.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect EPO Open Patent Services MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect EPO Open Patent Services to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cline executes patent search tasks
Stop manually finding prior art. Tell Cline to search for specific technologies, and it calls `search_epo_patents` to pull relevant records straight into your workspace. It doesn't just read the data. Cline can create new files or update your existing docs with the findings, making the information usable immediately.
Fetch bibliographic and legal data
Point Cline at a document ID to get the full metadata via `get_patent_bibliographic`. It reads the output and prepares it for your review. When you need to know if a patent is still valid, Cline triggers `get_patent_legal_status`. It then reports the standing of the record without you needing to visit the EPO site.
Validate your pipeline connectivity
Cline needs to know the service is up before starting a task. Use `check_api_status` to confirm the endpoint is responding to requests. This prevents errors in your automated scripts. If the service is down, Cline stops the task before attempting to pull data.
Set up EPO Open Patent Services MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
epo-open-patent-services-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest EPO Open Patent Services refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"epo-open-patent-services-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by EPO Open Patent Services. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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