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Name: USPTO API MCP Server
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Author: Vinkius

Create your Vinkius account to connect USPTO API to Claude Code and start using all 6 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.

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What is the USPTO API MCP Server?

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire intellectual property research workflow with USPTO API, the official source for United States patent and trademark data. By connecting the USPTO Open Data API to your agent, you transform complex legal lookups into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for active patents, audit trademark registrations, and retrieve detailed abstract metadata without you ever touching a government portal. Whether you are conducting prior art research or monitoring brand protection, your agent acts as a real-time IP consultant, ensuring your data is always grounded in official, government-verified records.

What you can do

Patent Auditing — Search for thousands of United States patents by keyword and retrieve detailed metadata, including abstracts and filing dates.
Trademark Oversight — Audit active and pending trademark registrations to maintain a clear view of brand protection trends.
IP Discovery — Retrieve full details for specific patent numbers or trademark serial numbers to assist in legal research.
Classification Intelligence — List patent classification codes to understand the technological hierarchy of innovations instantly.
Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your IP research workflow is always operational.

How it works

Subscribe to this server
No API Key required (USPTO Open Data is a public and free service)
Start managing your IP intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

Patent Attorneys & Agents — monitor filings and retrieve official metadata straight from your workflow.
Innovation Researchers — verify prior art and audit technological trends without manual database searches.
Brand Managers — perform rapid audits of trademark registrations and identify potential conflicts through natural language.
Operations Leads — automate IP data querying to orchestrate cross-functional legal teams smoothly.

Built-in capabilities (6)

check_api_status

Check if the USPTO Open Data API is operational

get_patent_details

Get full details for a specific patent number

get_trademark_details

Get full details for a specific trademark serial number

list_patent_classes

List all available patent classification codes

search_patents

Search for United States patents by keyword

search_trademarks

Search for United States trademarks by keyword

See what your AI agent can do with USPTO API

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers USPTO API as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where USPTO API data drives decisions without human intervention.

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Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using USPTO API tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

See it in action

USPTO API in Claude Code

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Why run USPTO API with Vinkius?

The USPTO API connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 6 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.

You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

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Fully ManagedNo server setup

Plug & PlayNo coding needed

SecurePrivacy protected

PrivateYour data is safe

Cost ControlBudget limits

Control1-click disconnect

Auto-UpdatesMaintenance free

High SpeedOptimized for AI

Reliable99.9% uptime

Your credentials and connection tokens are fully encrypted

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure

01 / Catalog

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.

02 / Credentials

Connect securely in under 30 seconds

Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.

03 / Guardian

Complete visibility into every agent action

Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.

04 / FinOps

Optimize spending and track token ROI

Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Complete visibility into every agent action

Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working

This dashboard is included when you connect USPTO API using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.

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Why Vinkius

USPTO API and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.

Professionals who connect USPTO API to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.

4,000+MCP Integrations

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Ready-to-use MCPs	Find and configure each manually	4,000+ MCPs ready to use
Connection Setup	Manual coding & server setup	1-click instant connection
Server Hosting	You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime)	100% hosted & managed by Vinkius
Security & Privacy	Stored in plaintext config files	Bank-grade encrypted vault
Activity Visibility	Blind execution (no logs or tracking)	Live dashboard with real-time logs
Cost Control	Runaway AI token spend risk	Automatic budget limits
Revoking Access	Must delete files or code to stop	1-click disconnect button

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The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
USPTO API for Claude Code

Every request between Claude Code and USPTO API is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

60%Token savings

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is an API Key required for USPTO API?

No. The USPTO Open Data API is a public and free service. This server works out of the box without any static credentials required.

What types of patents can be audited?

You can search for utility, design, and plant patents registered in the United States, as well as patent applications and publications.

Is trademark image data included?

The API primarily returns text-based metadata. For visual trademark records, your agent will retrieve the official USPTO link to the record where visual data can be viewed.