Uspto Database
Searches and analyzes US patent records within the USPTO database for relevant prior art and invention status.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add jimmc414-uspto-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/jimmc414-uspto-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jimmc414-uspto-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/jimmc414-uspto-database"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows you to query the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. It can retrieve information about patents, trademarks, and related legal documents. You can use it to search for specific inventions, brands, or track the status of applications.
When to use it
- Patent Research: Investigate existing patents to determine novelty and potential infringement risks before filing your own application.
- Trademark Clearance: Search for similar trademarks to assess the availability of a brand name.
- Competitive Analysis: Identify competitors' patent filings and trademark registrations.
- Due Diligence: Verify ownership and status of intellectual property assets during mergers or acquisitions.
Key capabilities
- Patent search by keywords, inventor, or application number.
- Trademark search by word mark, owner, or serial number.
- Retrieval of patent/trademark details including filing dates, classifications, and legal statuses.
Example prompts
- "Find patents related to 'electric vehicle charging'."
- "Search for trademarks containing the phrase 'Cosmic Coffee'."
- "What is the status of US Patent number 12345678?"
Tips & gotchas
The USPTO database contains a vast amount of information. Be as specific as possible in your prompts to narrow down results and improve accuracy.
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