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PatSnap (Patent Analytics)

by kunihiros

Access patent trends and innovation research with PatSnap (Patent Analytics) API for technology scouting and competitive

Integrates with PatSnap's patent analytics API to provide structured access to patent trends, competitive intelligence, and innovation research through specialized tools for technology scouting and landscape analysis.

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6

Requires PatSnap API access6+ specialized patent analysis toolsFocuses on trends rather than individual patents

best for

  • / R&D teams conducting technology landscape analysis
  • / IP professionals tracking competitive intelligence
  • / Innovation researchers studying patent trends
  • / Technology scouts identifying emerging areas

capabilities

  • / Analyze patent application and issuance trends over time
  • / Generate keyword clouds from recent patent publications
  • / Identify most cited patents in technology areas
  • / Find top inventors and patent authorities by region
  • / Create hierarchical technology landscape visualizations
  • / Track competitive intelligence across patent databases

what it does

Connects to PatSnap's patent database to analyze patent trends, competitive intelligence, and innovation landscapes. Designed for high-level patent analytics and technology research, not individual patent lookups.

about

PatSnap (Patent Analytics) is a community-built MCP server published by kunihiros that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Access patent trends and innovation research with PatSnap (Patent Analytics) API for technology scouting and competitive It is categorized under analytics data.

how to install

You can install PatSnap (Patent Analytics) in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.

license

MIT

PatSnap (Patent Analytics) is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

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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.

<a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@KunihiroS/patsnap-mcp"> <img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@KunihiroS/patsnap-mcp/badge" alt="PatSnap Server MCP server" /> </a>

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.

FAQ

What is the PatSnap (Patent Analytics) MCP server?
PatSnap (Patent Analytics) is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for PatSnap (Patent Analytics)?
This profile displays 10 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
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Ratings

4.510 reviews
  • Shikha Mishra· Oct 10, 2024

    PatSnap (Patent Analytics) is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • Piyush G· Sep 9, 2024

    We evaluated PatSnap (Patent Analytics) against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • Chaitanya Patil· Aug 8, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: PatSnap (Patent Analytics) is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

  • Sakshi Patil· Jul 7, 2024

    PatSnap (Patent Analytics) reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • Ganesh Mohane· Jun 6, 2024

    I recommend PatSnap (Patent Analytics) for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.

  • Oshnikdeep· May 5, 2024

    Strong directory entry: PatSnap (Patent Analytics) surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.

  • Dhruvi Jain· Apr 4, 2024

    PatSnap (Patent Analytics) has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.

  • Rahul Santra· Mar 3, 2024

    According to our notes, PatSnap (Patent Analytics) benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

  • Pratham Ware· Feb 2, 2024

    We wired PatSnap (Patent Analytics) into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.

  • Yash Thakker· Jan 1, 2024

    PatSnap (Patent Analytics) is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.