Patents Search
Quickly find relevant patents based on keywords, inventors, assignees, or IPC codes using yorkeccak's patent search skill.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add patents-search npx -- -y @trustedskills/patents-search
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"patents-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/patents-search"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to discover and install specialized capabilities for searching patent databases. It allows agents to access technical legal information regarding intellectual property rights and existing innovations.
When to use it
- Conducting prior art searches before filing a new invention disclosure.
- Validating the novelty of a specific technology or design concept.
- Investigating the ownership history and licensing status of a product.
- Analyzing competitor portfolios to identify market gaps.
Key capabilities
- Searching patent repositories for relevant intellectual property records.
- Retrieving detailed metadata associated with specific patent applications.
- Integrating search results directly into agent workflows for analysis.
Example prompts
- "Search for recent patents related to solid-state battery electrolytes filed in the last two years."
- "Find all US patents owned by Tesla that mention autonomous driving sensors."
- "Look up the current status and assignee of patent number US10234567."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has access to a live internet connection or an API key for major patent databases, as this skill relies on external data sources. Results may vary depending on the specific database coverage configured within the agent's environment.
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