uspto-database

Centralize USPTO patent and trademark data access across multiple APIs.

1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta --skill uspto-database-hung-3008
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Skill: uspto-database
Source: https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta/tree/main/.agents/skills/uspto-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta --skill uspto-database-hung-3008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, uspto-opendata-python, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Access to USPTO patent, trademark, and prosecution data is scattered across multiple APIs and libraries, making IP research inefficient.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified access to USPTO PatentSearch, PEDS, TSDR, and assignment data for end-to-end IP research.
  • Scripted search capabilities (inventors, assignees, CPC classifications, date ranges) and prosecution history analysis for portfolios.
  • Portfolio-level insights (ownership changes, office actions, citations) to support due-diligence and competitive intelligence.

Quick Start

Run the included scripts with your USPTO API key to start patent or trademark searches.

Frequently Asked Questions about uspto-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I search USPTO patent and trademark data across multiple APIs?

You can search USPTO patent data by script using inventors, assignees, CPC classifications, and date ranges. It authenticates via API keys, handles pagination, and returns structured results for patent details, prosecution history, and assignments.

Can I retrieve patent prosecution history and office actions from PEDS?

Yes, you can retrieve patent prosecution history and office actions from PEDS. The Skill queries the PEDS API to extract prosecution history data, enabling portfolio-level analysis and competitive intelligence for your IP research.

Do I need a USPTO API key to retrieve assignments and TSDR trademark data?

Yes, a USPTO API key is required to retrieve assignments and TSDR trademark data. The Skill authenticates via API keys to access the USPTO open data portal, handle pagination, and return structured ownership change records.

What is the best way to perform prior art discovery using USPTO open data?

The best way to perform prior art discovery is by querying the centralized USPTO open data APIs for patent details and citations. This Skill supports scripted searches across CPC classifications and date ranges to identify relevant prior art efficiently.

Does this approach work for IP due diligence and competitive intelligence at the portfolio level?

Yes, this approach works for IP due diligence and competitive intelligence by aggregating portfolio-level insights. It tracks ownership changes, office actions, and citations across USPTO patents and trademarks to support comprehensive IP analysis.