uspto-database

Query USPTO patent and trademark databases via specialized APIs.

557|98|Updated Nov 7, 2025

Search Tags:#TSDR #prior art #USPTO #PEDS #patent search #intellectual property #trademark search

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npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill uspto-database-jimmc414

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Skill: uspto-database
Source: https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos/tree/main/kosmos-claude-scientific-skills/scientific-skills/uspto-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill uspto-database-jimmc414

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides programmatic access to USPTO's vast patent and trademark databases, enabling efficient prior art searches, IP analysis, and competitive intelligence.

Core Features & Use Cases

Patent Search: Find patents by keywords, inventors, assignees, and classifications.
Trademark Search: Retrieve trademark status, ownership, and prosecution history.
Examination Data: Access detailed patent examination history (PEDS) and office actions.
Assignment Tracking: Monitor ownership changes for patents and trademarks.
Use Case: A legal team needs to conduct a prior art search for a new invention. They use this Skill to query USPTO patent databases for similar technologies, analyze examination histories of relevant patents, and check for any existing assignments or litigation.

Quick Start

Use the uspto-database skill to search for patents related to 'artificial intelligence' filed after '2023-01-01'.

Frequently Asked Questions about uspto-database

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search USPTO patent databases for prior art?▼

You can search USPTO patent databases for prior art by querying patent grants and publications using keywords, inventors, assignees, and classifications. This provides detailed examination histories and ownership records for IP analysis.

Can I retrieve trademark status and prosecution history from USPTO?▼

Yes, you can retrieve trademark status and prosecution history from USPTO. The Skill provides programmatic API access to trademark statuses, ownership records, and assignment tracking data for competitive intelligence.

Does querying USPTO PEDS examination data require an API key?▼

Yes, accessing USPTO PEDS examination data requires API key authentication. Users must also adhere to specified rate limits to ensure efficient and uninterrupted data retrieval from the USPTO open data portal.

What is the best way to track patent ownership changes and assignments?▼

The best way to track patent ownership changes and assignments is by querying USPTO assignment records programmatically. This allows legal teams to monitor ownership changes for patents and trademarks during IP analysis.

Are there rate limits when accessing USPTO open data for patent searches?▼

Yes, there are rate limits when accessing USPTO open data for patent searches. Adhering to these rate limits alongside API key authentication is required to maintain efficient and continuous data retrieval operations.