uspto-database

Query USPTO patent and trademark data across PatentSearch, PEDS, and TSDR APIs.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
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Skill: uspto-database
Source: https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli/tree/main/internal/skills/bundled/claude-scientific-skills/skills/uspto-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill uspto-database-scimate-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Provide unified access to USPTO patent and trademark data across multiple APIs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive patent and trademark search across PatentSearch, PEDS, and TSDR APIs.
  • Retrieve examination history, assignments, citations, and office actions for IP portfolios.
  • Analyze portfolios by combining patents, trademarks, and related data for prior art and risk assessment.

Quick Start

Run a simple query to fetch patent 11234567 data or trademark status for serial 87654321.

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?

The Skill retrieves examination history, assignments, citations, and office actions for patents and marks by querying PEDS and TSDR APIs. It normalizes the returned data to support end-to-end IP intelligence workflows and risk assessment.

Can I track trademark status and assignments using TSDR data?

Yes, you can track trademark status and assignments by retrieving TSDR data through the integrated API scripts. This allows you to analyze IP portfolios, check examination histories, and conduct comprehensive prior art research.

Do I need an API key to access PEDS and PatentSearch for prior art analysis?

Yes, accessing PEDS and PatentSearch for prior art analysis requires an API key. The Skill implements built-in API key management and rate limiting to handle requests and ensure smooth data retrieval across USPTO endpoints.

What is the best way to normalize office actions and citations from USPTO APIs?

The best way to normalize office actions and citations from USPTO APIs is to use the Skill's built-in data normalization and error handling modules. These process raw API responses into structured data for IP intelligence workflows.

Are there limitations when automating USPTO API requests for large IP portfolios?

When automating USPTO API requests for large IP portfolios, you may encounter rate limiting constraints. The Skill addresses this by implementing rate limiting and error handling to manage API traffic and ensure stable data retrieval.