How to Use the USPTO API MCP in Claude

Q: How do I perform a US patent search using USPTO API and Claude Desktop?

Simply use the searchpatents tool. You just need to provide your keywords, and the agent runs the query against the USPTO API. The results pop up in the chat interface for you to review immediately.

Q: Can I check trademark status using USPTO API with Claude Desktop?

Yeah, you can use searchtrademarks for that. You give it your keywords or serial number, and the agent retrieves details directly from the USPTO API. It's fast and keeps everything contained within your local session.

Q: Does USPTO API work reliably in the Claude Desktop environment?

It does. The checkapistatus tool confirms if the underlying USPTO Open Data API is operational before you run any searches. You'll know right away if there's an issue.

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Check patent status before you write a line of code

The `check_api_status` tool confirms whether the USPTO Open Data API is actually up and running. You run this check first, making sure your entire audit process won't fail because of an external service outage. It gives you immediate confirmation on the API's operational status. This saves you time when you need to get live data into a local script.

Search and compare IP across multiple sources

You can use `search_patents` and `search_trademarks` together in your local scripts. This lets your agent check for overlapping keywords in both US patents and trademarks simultaneously, giving you a complete picture of the IP landscape. The system returns structured results that feed directly into your local database or script's variables. You don't have to copy-paste data from web pages; it just appears where your code expects it.

Get deep details on specific records

Need the full rundown on a known asset? Run `get_patent_details` using a specific patent number. This tool pulls every available piece of information—the claims, history, and assignees—into your local environment. Similarly, you can use `get_trademark_details` for a serial number to pull all the metadata you need. Both functions make working with complex IP data straightforward in the Desktop app.

Setup guide

Set up USPTO API MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The USPTO API MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
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Paste the USPTO API MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under uspto-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uspto-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about USPTO API MCP in Claude Desktop

Simply use the `search_patents` tool. You just need to provide your keywords, and the agent runs the query against the USPTO API. The results pop up in the chat interface for you to review immediately.

Yeah, you can use `search_trademarks` for that. You give it your keywords or serial number, and the agent retrieves details directly from the USPTO API. It's fast and keeps everything contained within your local session.

This server handles public patent and trademark data, including full records for patents and trademarks, as well as lists of patent classification codes. It's all standard, publicly available IP information.

It does. The `check_api_status` tool confirms if the underlying USPTO Open Data API is operational before you run any searches. You'll know right away if there's an issue.

This server only touches public IP records: patent numbers, trademark serial numbers, and search keywords. You are dealing with publicly accessible intellectual property data.

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