PatentsView Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Search US patent data and inventor portfolios for intellectual property research.
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Why people use PatentsView
PatentsView for US Patent Data Research
With the PatentsView MCP, you just tell your agent what you're looking for. It scans the database, pulls the metadata, and summarizes the results in your chat. You go from manual data entry to getting a clear overview of a patent portfolio in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct, real-time access to USPTO patent data without needing to manage your own API keys.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Identifying prior art for a new hardware startup
An inventor asks about a specific sensor type to see if it's already patented.
- Real-world use case 02
Auditing a company's IP portfolio
A legal team wants to see every patent held by a specific inventor.
- Real-world use case 03
Mapping out a competitor's tech
A researcher wants to find all patents related to solid-state batteries from a specific year to see where the competition is moving.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete PatentsView capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with PatentsView.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through PatentsView.
- 01 Capability
Search patents
Search for US patents using specific keywords or titles. This helps you find relevant technology quickly.
- 02 Capability
Get patent details
Retrieve the full metadata and abstract for a specific patent. It's great for deep dives into technical specs.
- 03 Capability
Search inventors
Look up inventors by their last names. Use this to see who is leading the way in a specific field.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask PatentsView to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use PatentsView from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c2OIxG2qJRSjqOrHFDNok7upMxGZ35HnE17p9uXo/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it PatentsView, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable PatentsView for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c2OIxG2qJRSjqOrHFDNok7upMxGZ35HnE17p9uXo/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the PatentsView URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable PatentsView in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"patentsview": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c2OIxG2qJRSjqOrHFDNok7upMxGZ35HnE17p9uXo/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using PatentsView
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using PatentsView, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"patentsview": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c2OIxG2qJRSjqOrHFDNok7upMxGZ35HnE17p9uXo/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using PatentsView
Ask Copilot: "Using PatentsView, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"patentsview": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c2OIxG2qJRSjqOrHFDNok7upMxGZ35HnE17p9uXo/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using PatentsView
Open Cascade and ask: "Using PatentsView, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"patentsview": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c2OIxG2qJRSjqOrHFDNok7upMxGZ35HnE17p9uXo/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using PatentsView
Ask Cline: "Using PatentsView, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add patentsview --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c2OIxG2qJRSjqOrHFDNok7upMxGZ35HnE17p9uXo/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using PatentsView
Ask Claude: "Using PatentsView, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work PatentsView can move forward.
This is for anyone who spends hours digging through intellectual property records. If you're tired of manual data entry or navigating clunky government portals to find out who owns what, this is your shortcut.
IP Attorney
Verifies patent details and inventor records during due diligence or litigation prep.
Innovation Researcher
Scans technology trends to identify key competitors and white spaces in R&D.
Entrepreneur
Researches prior art to ensure a new product idea is unique before filing for protection.
Data Scientist
Pulls structured patent data to analyze industrial shifts and technological growth.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep PatentsView connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about PatentsView.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use PatentsView MCP to find international patents?
No, this Connector specifically accesses the USPTO database for US patents. It's the best way to get real-time US patent data, but you'll need a different capability for international records.
Do I need an API key to use PatentsView MCP?
No, one of the best things about this Connector is that it uses public access. You can start querying the database immediately without setting up complex credentials.
How can I use PatentsView MCP for my startup research?
You can ask your agent to search for specific keywords related to your product. It will find existing patents and abstracts, helping you identify potential prior art before you file your own.
Can the PatentsView MCP identify specific inventors?
Yes, you can search for inventors by their last name. The agent can then pull a list of all their granted patents, which is great for mapping out key people in a tech field.
Is the data in PatentsView MCP up to date?
The Connector provides access to the USPTO's massive database of granted patents. It's a reliable source for current and historical US patent information.
Can I use PatentsView MCP to see who owns a patent?
Yes, when you pull patent details using the capability, it includes the assignee information. This helps you quickly identify which company or individual holds the rights.
Can I find all patents assigned to a specific inventor?
Yes! Use the search_inventors capability with the inventor's last name. The response will include their ID, and you can then retrieve their full portfolio of granted patents.
How can I get the full technical abstract of a patent?
Use the get_patent_details capability with the specific patent number. The engine will return exhaustive metadata, including the official abstract filed with the USPTO.
Is it possible to see which company owns a patent?
Yes. The patent details include the 'assignee organization' field, which identifies the company or entity that currently holds the rights to the patent.
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