• DATA
  • SEARCH
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to search patent bibliographic data with your AI

Connect the EPO Open Patent Services MCP to your agent. You can then query the European Patent Office database using natural language.

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Short answer

How can I search patent bibliographic data with my AI?

You can ask your agent to find specific patent details like titles, applicants, or dates. It uses the EPO Open Patent Services MCP to pull this information directly from the official database. You'll get the specific data you need for your research.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the database queries, leaving you with the specific patent details you requested.

DATA

Structured patent details

The AI pulls specific bibliographic fields from the EPO. You get names, dates, and titles without manual searching.

SEARCH

Natural language queries

Instead of complex Boolean strings, you just tell your agent what you're looking for. It translates your intent into database queries.

ANALYSIS

Contextual summaries

Once the data is retrieved, your AI can summarize the findings or compare different patent applicants for you.

HUMAN

Legal verification

The AI provides the data, but you must verify the specific legal status or full patent text through official channels.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent acts as the bridge between your conversation and the EPO database.

  1. Identify the search intent

    Your agent analyzes your request to determine if you are looking for a specific patent or a group of patents.

    search_epo_patents

  2. Execute the database query

    The AI uses the identified parameters to run a search against the EPO patent records.

    search_epo_patents

  3. Fetch specific details

    If you need more than just a list, the AI pulls the full bibliographic record for a specific patent.

    get_patent_bibliographic

  4. Present the results

    The agent formats the retrieved titles, applicants, and dates into a readable response for you.

    get_patent_bibliographic

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your patent research.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with the specific company names, dates, or patent numbers you need.

EPO Open Patent Services Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wqzFHyOKgMzSsx5wlhmYNM2eKF5r2imr9VlaL9BL/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 — EPO Open Patent Services capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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    "epo-open-patent-services-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wqzFHyOKgMzSsx5wlhmYNM2eKF5r2imr9VlaL9BL/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all patents filed by [Company Name] in the last three years.

  • What is the publication date and title for patent [Patent Number]?

  • List the main applicants for patents related to [Technology Area].

  • Get the bibliographic data for the patent titled '[Patent Title]'.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI download the full patent PDF?

    No. The tools only retrieve bibliographic data like titles, dates, and applicants.

  • 02

    Can I use this to file a new patent application?

    No. This MCP is for searching and retrieving existing data, not for submitting legal documents.

  • 03

    Does the AI update patent statuses automatically?

    No. The AI only reads the data currently available in the EPO database.

  • 04

    Can I search by specific inventor names?

    Yes, you can include inventor names in your natural language search queries.

  • 05

    Do I need to write complex code to use this?

    No. You just talk to your agent in plain English.

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