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Connect USPTO API to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull official patent and trademark data directly into your AI workflow.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through USPTO API.

  1. 01

    List patent classes

    This capability provides a list of all available patent classification codes. Use it to understand how specific technologies are categorized.

  2. 02

    Search trademarks

    This capability searches the United States trademark database using keywords. It helps you identify existing brand registrations.

  3. 03

    Get patent details

    This capability retrieves the full record for a specific patent number. It provides deep metadata for individual patent filings.

Capability set02 / 02

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through USPTO API.

  1. 04

    Check API status

    This capability checks if the USPTO Open Data API is currently operational. Use it to verify your connection to the data source.

  2. 05

    Get trademark details

    This capability pulls complete details for a specific trademark serial number. It is useful for auditing specific brand filings.

  3. 06

    Search patents

    This capability searches the United States patent database via keywords. It is the primary way to find relevant patent filings.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Prior Art Research

An engineer uses the agent to find existing patents that might overlap with a new invention.

02

Brand Protection

A brand manager checks trademark serial numbers to ensure a new product name is available.

03

Tech Trend Analysis

A researcher pulls patent classification codes to map out innovation in a specific sector.

04

Legal Auditing

An attorney retrieves specific patent metadata to build a case or verify filing dates.

Automate a task

Put USPTO API to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

USPTO API works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put USPTO API to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

896ms average. Fast in production.

USPTO API is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1077ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
635ms
Slowest day
1077ms
14-day trend
Slowing+8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of USPTO API, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with USPTO API. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

USPTO API Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xd8vEwbRHpElnmcUnFndjmadj659wWs1FXROiUiF/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — USPTO API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uspto-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xd8vEwbRHpElnmcUnFndjmadj659wWs1FXROiUiF/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up USPTO API in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work USPTO API owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to query official IP databases without leaving their coding or writing environments.

  • 01

    Patent Attorneys

    They use the agent to monitor new filings and pull official metadata for case research.

  • 02

    Innovation Researchers

    They use the agent to verify prior art and track technological trends.

  • 03

    Brand Managers

    They use the agent to perform rapid trademark audits and identify brand conflicts.

FAQ

Questions USPTO API owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an API key for this MCP?

    No. The USPTO Open Data is a public service, so no API key is required to use these capabilities.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this USPTO MCP?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    Is the data from the USPTO official?

    Yes. This MCP connects directly to the official USPTO Open Data API for verified government records.

  • 04

    Can I search for trademarks as well as patents?

    Yes. The MCP includes specific capabilities for searching and retrieving details for both United States patents and trademarks.

  • 05

    How do I connect to the USPTO data?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP for you. You just subscribe and connect your client once to start using the capabilities.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

    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.

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