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PatSnap MCP Server

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About PatSnap MCP Server

MCP Server for PatSnap API

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "@kunihiros/patsnap-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@kunihiros/patsnap-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PATSNAP_CLIENT_ID": "your_patsnap_client_id_here",
        "PATSNAP_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_patsnap_client_secret_here"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

Tools

10

Analyze annual application and issued trends for patents. Understand the trends of patents related to specific technology fields or keywords. Either keywords or IPC classification must be specified.

Obtain a snapshot of frequently occurring keywords/phrases from the most recent 5,000 published patents. Identify common terms for refining searches. Returns up to 100 keywords. Either keywords or IPC classification must be specified.

Provides a two-tiered hierarchical view of keywords/phrases in a technology space. Identify common terms and their associations. Based on the most recent 5,000 publications. Either keywords or IPC classification must be specified.

View the top patents cited most frequently by others, indicating influential or core technology. Returns at most Top 10 patents. Note: Search must contain either keywords or IPC. If both are provided, IPC is prioritized.

Returns the top authorities (priority countries) of origin for patents matching the criteria. Analyze main sources of priority filings. Either keywords or IPC classification must be specified.

Shows the top inventors in the technology field. Evaluate top performers or identify potential recruits. Returns up to the top 10 inventors. Note: Search must contain either keywords or IPC. If both are provided, IPC is prioritized.

Shows the top companies (assignees) with the largest patent portfolios. Identify largest players and competitive threats. Returns up to the top 10 assignees. Note: Search must contain either keywords or IPC. If both are provided, IPC is prioritized.

Provides a breakdown of the simple legal status (e.g., Active, Inactive, Pending) for patents in the technology field. Understand the proportion of patents currently in effect. Note: Search must contain either keywords or IPC. If both are provided, IPC is prioritized.

Identify the patents involved in the most litigation cases, indicating potential risk in a technology space. Returns the Top 10 patents by litigation count. Note: Search must contain either keywords or IPC. If both are provided, IPC is prioritized.

Assess the lucrativeness of a technology space based on the spread of estimated patent valuation (simple families). Higher value buckets indicate more lucrative technologies. Design patents are excluded. Note: Search must contain either keywords or IPC. If both are provided, IPC is prioritized.

Overview

What is PatSnap MCP Server?

This MCP server collects patent-related information from PatSnap's API for trend analysis and reporting. It is designed for aggregate analysis, not individual patent investigations, and targets patent analysts, R&D, and IP professionals.

How to use PatSnap MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, and run with npm start. Set environment variables PATSNAP_CLIENT_ID and PATSNAP_CLIENT_SECRET with your PatSnap API credentials. For MCP Host integration, add the provided JSON configuration to your cline_mcp_settings.json file.

Key features of PatSnap MCP Server

  • Analyze annual patent filing trends by keywords or IPC.
  • Generate word clouds from the most recent 5,000 patents.
  • Visualize technology spaces with the wheel of innovation.
  • Identify top cited, litigated patents, inventors, and assignees.
  • Assess legal status distribution and priority countries.

Use cases of PatSnap MCP Server

  • Track patent application and issuance trends for a technology field.
  • Identify key inventors or companies for recruitment or competitive intelligence.
  • Analyze the proportion of active, inactive, and pending patents.
  • Discover influential or high-risk patents through citation and litigation data.

FAQ from PatSnap MCP Server

What data does the server access?

It accesses PatSnap's API to retrieve aggregate patent data such as trends, word clouds, top inventors, and legal status for trend analysis.

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js and npm are required. You must also provide valid PatSnap API credentials via the PATSNAP_CLIENT_ID and PATSNAP_CLIENT_SECRET environment variables.

How do I configure it with an MCP host?

Add the JSON snippet from the README to your MCP host's settings file, using npx @kunihiros/patsnap-mcp as the command and including the credential environment variables.

Is this server suitable for looking up individual patents?

No. It is designed for aggregate reporting and trend analysis, not for investigating specific patents.

Where can I get PatSnap API credentials?

Visit https://open.patsnap.com/home for information and to obtain the required client ID and secret.

Frequently asked questions

What data does the server access?

It accesses PatSnap's API to retrieve aggregate patent data such as trends, word clouds, top inventors, and legal status for trend analysis.

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js and npm are required. You must also provide valid PatSnap API credentials via the `PATSNAP_CLIENT_ID` and `PATSNAP_CLIENT_SECRET` environment variables.

How do I configure it with an MCP host?

Add the JSON snippet from the README to your MCP host's settings file, using `npx @kunihiros/patsnap-mcp` as the command and including the credential environment variables.

Is this server suitable for looking up individual patents?

No. It is designed for aggregate reporting and trend analysis, not for investigating specific patents.

Where can I get PatSnap API credentials?

Visit [https://open.patsnap.com/home](https://open.patsnap.com/home) for information and to obtain the required client ID and secret.

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