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PatSnap MCP Server

@KunihiroS

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About PatSnap MCP Server

MCP Server for PatSnap API

Basic information

Category

Other

Runtime

node

Transports

stdio

Publisher

KunihiroS

Submitted by

Kunihiro Sugiyama

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": []
    }
  }
}

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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.

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