PatSnap MCP Server

MCP Server for PatSnap API

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What is the PatSnap MCP Server?

MCP Server for PatSnap API

What it actually does

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.

  • 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

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the PatSnap MCP Server

{
  "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": []
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
PATSNAP_CLIENT_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
PATSNAP_CLIENT_SECRETCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Frequently asked questions

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