uspto-database

Access USPTO APIs to retrieve and analyze patent and trademark data.

Updated Mar 15, 2026

Search Tags:#IP analysis #prior art #USPTO #trademark #patent #intellectual property

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npx skills add https://github.com/sagunkayastha/claude_skills_collection --skill uspto-database-sagunkayastha

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Skill: uspto-database
Source: https://github.com/sagunkayastha/claude_skills_collection/tree/main/scientific-databases/uspto-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sagunkayastha/claude_skills_collection --skill uspto-database-sagunkayastha

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 databases, enabling efficient searching, analysis, and monitoring of patents and trademarks, which is crucial for intellectual property management and competitive intelligence.

Core Features & Use Cases

Patent Search: Find patents by keywords, inventors, assignees, and classifications.
Examination History: Retrieve detailed prosecution history for patent applications.
Trademark Monitoring: Check trademark status, ownership, and prosecution history.
Assignment Tracking: Monitor ownership changes for both patents and trademarks.
Use Case: A legal team needs to conduct a prior art search for a new invention. They can use this Skill to query patent databases for similar technologies, analyze examination histories for insights into patentability, and check for any existing assignments or litigation related to key patents.

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 patents for prior art by keywords and assignees?▼

Search USPTO patents for prior art by querying patent databases using keywords, inventors, assignees, and classification filters. This programmatic access retrieves matching patent records and examination histories, eliminating manual data collection for intellectual property research.

Can I retrieve patent examination history and prosecution data via PEDS?▼

Retrieve patent examination history via PEDS by accessing USPTO APIs for detailed prosecution data. This programmatic method fetches comprehensive examination histories for patent applications, enabling efficient analysis of patentability insights without manual data collection.

What is the best way to check trademark status and ownership through USPTO APIs?▼

Check trademark status and ownership through USPTO APIs using the TSDR system. This approach retrieves trademark prosecution history, current status, and assignment tracking data programmatically, solving the inefficiency of manual intellectual property monitoring.

Does the uspto-database skill support assignment tracking for both patents and trademarks?▼

The uspto-database skill supports assignment tracking for both patents and trademarks. It monitors ownership changes by accessing USPTO open data APIs, retrieving assignment records to provide comprehensive intellectual property ownership intelligence.

How do I monitor intellectual property ownership changes for competitive landscaping?▼

Monitor intellectual property ownership changes for competitive landscaping by tracking patent and trademark assignments via USPTO APIs. This method retrieves ownership transfer records and examination histories, providing actionable competitive intelligence without manual database searches.