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USPTO API Connector for AI agents.

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Search and audit US patent and trademark records instantly.

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Why people use USPTO API

USPTO API Patent Research for IP Professionals

This Connector changes the workflow by letting your agent do the clicking for you. You just ask for the data, and your agent pulls it from the official source. You get a clean summary of patent abstracts or trademark statuses directly in your chat, saving you from the manual grind.

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What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to official government IP records without the manual research headache.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Prior Art Search

    A patent attorney asks their agent to find all patents related to "solid-state batteries" to check for existing tech.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Trademark Clearance

    A brand manager wants to know if the name "VoltStream" is already taken and asks the agent to search trademarks.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Portfolio Audit

    An operations lead wants to list all patent classification codes to organize a company's internal IP portfolio.

Complete set · 6capabilities

The complete USPTO API capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with USPTO API.

Capability set01 / 02

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through USPTO API.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get trademark details

    Retrieve every detail for a trademark serial number to confirm its current registration status. You can use this to verify ownership and filing history instantly.

  2. 02 Capability

    List patent classes

    Generate a full list of patent classification codes to help categorize new innovations. It helps you see how the government groups different technologies.

  3. 03 Capability

    Search patents

    Run a keyword search across the United States patent database to find relevant intellectual property. This is the quickest way to find existing tech in a specific field.

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04—06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through USPTO API.

  1. 04 Capability

    Search trademarks

    Query the US trademark database using keywords to identify brand names and registrations. This helps you spot potential trademark conflicts during a brand audit.

  2. 05 Capability

    Check api status

    Verify that the USPTO Open Data API is currently online and responding to requests. This ensures your agent is ready to pull data without errors.

  3. 06 Capability

    Get patent details

    Pull the complete record for a specific patent number, including its abstract and filing info. This helps you see the core details of a patent without visiting a government site.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask USPTO API to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use USPTO API from the conversation.

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it USPTO API, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable USPTO API for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work USPTO API can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for IP professionals and brand managers who are tired of manual data entry and want to verify legal facts in seconds.

01

Patent Attorney

Auditing prior art and retrieving official metadata during a filing to ensure no overlaps exist.

02

Brand Manager

Quickly checking trademark statuses to see if a new product name is safe to launch.

03

Innovation Researcher

Scanning classification codes to see where new technologies fit into the current landscape.

04

Legal Operations Lead

Automating the collection of patent data for large-scale portfolio monitoring.

Build the capability set

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Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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Before you connect

Questions about USPTO API.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the USPTO API MCP find specific patent numbers?

Yes, it can pull full details like abstracts and filing dates for any specific patent number you provide.

How do I use the USPTO API MCP to check trademarks?

You can ask your agent to search for trademarks by keyword or pull the specific details for a serial number.

Does the USPTO API MCP require a paid subscription?

No, it uses the public USPTO Open Data API, so you don't need to worry about extra government fees.

Can I use the USPTO API MCP for prior art research?

It's perfect for that. Your agent can search for patents using specific keywords to help you identify existing technology.

Can the USPTO API MCP list patent categories?

Yes, it can retrieve all available patent classification codes so you can see how different technologies are organized.

Is the data from the USPTO API MCP official?

Yes, the Connector connects directly to the official US government source for verified patent and trademark records.

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.

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