Patent Search
Conducts comprehensive US patent searches and prior art analysis using the PatentsView API to identify inventors, assignees, and technical classifications.
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Key features
- Detailed metadata retrieval including titles, abstracts, claims, and full-text citations
- Advanced query construction using comparison, text, and logical operators
- Support for competitive landscape analysis and technology trend tracking
- Multidimensional filtering by inventor, assignee, date range, and CPC/USPC classifications
- Cursor-based pagination for handling large volumes of patent results
Use cases
- Conducting freedom-to-operate analysis and competitive intelligence on specific companies
- Analyzing technical landscapes and emerging trends within specific patent classifications
- Performing prior art searches to determine the novelty of a new technical concept
FAQ
What does the Patent Search Claude Code skill do?
This skill connects Claude directly to the PatentsView API, enabling it to perform complex US patent searches, retrieve full-text metadata (including abstracts and claims), and identify key inventors or assignees across millions of records.
Can I filter searches by specific technology areas?
Absolutely. The skill supports advanced multidimensional filtering, allowing you to narrow down results by CPC (Cooperative Patent Classification), USPC codes, date ranges, and specific inventor or company names.
When should I use this skill?
Use this skill when you need to conduct prior art searches, perform freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis, track competitive intelligence, or research technology trends within specific US patent classifications.
How does this skill improve my intellectual property workflow?
It automates the construction of sophisticated JSON queries and processes large volumes of patent data through cursor-based pagination, allowing Claude to summarize landscapes and find relevant citations much faster than manual searching.
Does this skill require an API key?
Yes, you must have a valid API key from PatentsView. For the skill to work properly, you should set this key as the PATENTSVIEW_API_KEY environment variable in your Claude Code environment.
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