Does this skill require an API key?

Yes, you must register for a free USPTO API key at account.uspto.gov/api-manager and set it as an environment variable to use these tools.

Can I see the specific reasons why a patent was rejected?

Yes, the skill can retrieve full office action text, citation lists, and rejection codes (like non-final or final rejections) via the PEDS system.

Can I track changes in patent ownership?

Yes, the skill includes access to the Patent and Trademark Assignment APIs to track ownership transfers and recording history.

Can I search for both patents and trademarks?

Yes, the skill provides dedicated clients for both patent (PatentSearch) and trademark (TSDR) databases, including status and document retrieval.

How up-to-date is the patent data provided by this skill?

The skill uses the modern PatentSearch API, which currently provides access to patent data through the most recent USPTO data releases (typically updated through mid-2025).

USPTO IP Intelligence

Name: USPTO IP Intelligence
Author: K-Dense-AI

byK-Dense-AI

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Analytics & Monitoring

Accesses USPTO APIs to perform comprehensive patent and trademark searches, analyze prosecution history, and track intellectual property assignments.

About

This skill enables Claude to interact directly with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) API ecosystem, providing advanced capabilities for intellectual property (IP) analysis. It supports complex patent searches using the modern PatentSearch API, retrieval of detailed examination histories via the Patent Examination Data System (PEDS), and status monitoring for trademarks through TSDR. Whether you are conducting prior art searches, analyzing patent citations, or monitoring a trademark portfolio, this skill streamlines the process of extracting and interpreting official IP records for legal research and innovation strategy.

Key Features

Automated analysis of forward and backward patent citations and litigation records
Real-time trademark status and document retrieval (TSDR) for active and pending marks
3,719 GitHub stars
Detailed patent prosecution history and office action retrieval via PEDS
Advanced patent searching by keywords, inventors, assignees, and CPC classifications
Comprehensive ownership tracking for patent and trademark assignments

Use Cases

Automating prior art searches for new invention disclosures and patentability assessments
Validating trademark availability and tracking application health throughout the registration lifecycle
Monitoring competitor patent portfolios and tracking prosecution status in real-time

About

Key Features

Automated analysis of forward and backward patent citations and litigation records
Real-time trademark status and document retrieval (TSDR) for active and pending marks
3,719 GitHub stars
Detailed patent prosecution history and office action retrieval via PEDS
Advanced patent searching by keywords, inventors, assignees, and CPC classifications
Comprehensive ownership tracking for patent and trademark assignments

Use Cases

Automating prior art searches for new invention disclosures and patentability assessments
Validating trademark availability and tracking application health throughout the registration lifecycle
Monitoring competitor patent portfolios and tracking prosecution status in real-time