Patents / USPTO data for AI agents
US patent grants and applications: search, lookup, inventors, assignees. Where the upstream source provides it, the response includes a timestamp or freshness note.
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How to connect
These Patents / USPTO tools use the same LiveDataLink endpoint as the rest of the catalog. Add it to an MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP and include your bearer key. Each source has its own coverage, update schedule, and credential requirements; those limits are listed in the catalog and response notes.
{
"mcpServers": {
"livedatalink": {
"url": "https://livedatalink.ai/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}Once connected, call any tool below. The free tier covers 1,000 queries each month across the 377-tool catalog, with no credit card.
Patents / USPTO tools (5)
| patent_search | Search patents by keyword, title, or abstract. |
| patent_details | Full record for a patent by number. |
| patent_inventor_search | Find patents by inventor name. |
| patent_assignee_search | Find patents by assignee / owning organization. |
| patent_recent | Recently granted patents in a technology area. |
Common queries this domain answers: patent · uspto · invention · inventor · assignee · intellectual property · ip · prior art · patent number · claims · filing · grant · utility patent · design patent.
Why LiveDataLink for Patents / USPTO
- One key, 81 domains. These tools sit alongside FMCSA carrier safety, sanctions screening, SEC filings, courts, Census, and FRED through the same endpoint. Source coverage and credentials vary by tool.
- Check source terms. Sourced from USPTO / PatentsView; review its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results.
- For agent workflows. Read-only annotated MCP tools over Streamable HTTP with Bearer auth. Use them with clients that support this transport, including compatible Claude, Cursor, and n8n setups.
FAQ
- What can I look up in Patents / USPTO?
- US patent grants and applications: search, lookup, inventors, assignees. The catalog has 5 tools, including patent_search, patent_details, patent_inventor_search, patent_assignee_search, patent_recent. They are available over the Model Context Protocol at https://livedatalink.ai/mcp. Coverage and update timing come from USPTO / PatentsView.
- How do I connect these tools?
- Add https://livedatalink.ai/mcp as a Streamable HTTP MCP server in Claude, Cursor, n8n, or another compatible client, then send an "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" header. A free key includes 1,000 queries/month with no card at https://livedatalink.ai/signup/free. The same key works across domains, although some upstream sources have their own credentials or limits.
- Can I reuse the results in my product?
- That depends on USPTO / PatentsView's terms. Check its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results to customers. LiveDataLink's free tier includes 1,000 queries/month, and paid plans start at $10/month.