What is Patsnap Mcp

patsnap-mcp is an MCP Server that provides access to PatSnap’s API for retrieving and analyzing patent information.

Use cases

Use cases for patsnap-mcp include conducting patent searches, analyzing patent trends, and managing patent portfolios.

How to use

To use patsnap-mcp, clone the repository, install the necessary dependencies with ‘npm install’, and start the server using ‘npm start’. Ensure you have valid API credentials for authentication.

Key features

Key features of patsnap-mcp include retrieving patent information via PatSnap’s API, searching for patents based on keywords and other criteria, and managing API authentication and token renewal.

Where to use

patsnap-mcp can be used in various fields such as intellectual property management, legal research, and innovation analysis.

PatSnap MCP Server

This MCP server is designed to collect patent-related information from PatSnap’s API for trend analysis and reporting. It is not intended for individual patent investigations.

Features

This server provides the following tools for interacting with the PatSnap Insights API:

• get_patent_trends: 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.
• get_word_cloud: 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.
• get_wheel_of_innovation: 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.
• get_most_cited_patents: 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.
• get_top_authorities_of_origin: 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.
• get_top_inventors: 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.
• get_top_assignees: 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.
• get_simple_legal_status: 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.
• get_most_litigated_patents: 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.

Setup

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install dependencies using npm install.
3. Build the project using npm run build.
4. Run the server using npm start.

Usage

• Use the provided tools to interact with PatSnap’s API.
• Ensure you have valid PatSnap API credentials (Client ID and Secret) set as environment variables (PATSNAP_CLIENT_ID, PATSNAP_CLIENT_SECRET).

Configuration for MCP Host

To integrate this MCP server with your MCP Host, add the following configuration to your cline_mcp_settings.json file (path may vary based on your host setup):

{
  "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": []
    }
  }
}

Ensure you replace your_patsnap_client_id_here and your_patsnap_client_secret_here with your actual PatSnap API credentials. This configuration allows the MCP Host to invoke the server using npx @kunihiros/patsnap-mcp.

Service Access

For more information and get required tokens for the PatSnap service, please visit: https://open.patsnap.com/home

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.