uspto-database

Retrieve patent and trademark data from USPTO APIs.

1|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Sologa/codex-pipeline --skill uspto-database-sologa
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Skill: uspto-database
Source: https://github.com/Sologa/codex-pipeline/tree/main/.codex/skills/uspto-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sologa/codex-pipeline --skill uspto-database-sologa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to the USPTO's vast patent and trademark databases, enabling users to conduct comprehensive intellectual property research, analysis, and prior art searches efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Patent & Trademark Search: Search for patents and trademarks using various criteria like keywords, dates, classifications, and numbers.
  • Examination History: Retrieve detailed prosecution history for patent applications via PEDS.
  • Assignment Tracking: Monitor ownership changes for patents and trademarks.
  • Use Case: A legal professional needs to perform a prior art search for a new invention. They can use this Skill to search for existing patents, analyze their examination history, and check for any related litigation or assignments.

Quick Start

Use the uspto-database skill to search for patents related to "artificial intelligence" filed after January 1, 2024.

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 and trademark databases programmatically?

You can search USPTO patent and trademark databases programmatically by querying APIs using keywords, dates, classifications, and numbers to retrieve comprehensive intellectual property data automatically.

How does PEDS help with patent examination history lookups?

PEDS provides detailed prosecution history for patent applications, enabling you to retrieve and analyze examination histories to track the progress and status of patents efficiently.

Can I track patent and trademark assignment ownership changes using USPTO APIs?

Yes, you can track patent and trademark assignment ownership changes using USPTO APIs, which support monitoring ownership transfers for comprehensive intellectual property tracking.

What is the best way to automate prior art searches for new inventions?

The best way to automate prior art searches is by querying USPTO patent APIs with keywords and dates, retrieving existing patents, and analyzing examination histories to identify relevant prior art.

Does this USPTO API access tool require Python dependencies like requests?

Yes, accessing USPTO APIs through this tool requires Python dependencies including requests and uspto-opendata-python to facilitate programmatic data retrieval and analysis.

When do I need to use USPTO APIs for intellectual property research instead of manual searches?

You need USPTO APIs for intellectual property research when manual searches become time-consuming, enabling automated patent and trademark data retrieval, prior art searches, and competitive intelligence gathering.