Patent Search MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Patent Search in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add patent-search -e PATENT_SEARCH_API_KEY=... -- npx -y patent-search-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "patent-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "patent-search-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PATENT_SEARCH_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Patent Search MCP server do?

Patent research and prior-art search: dossiers, USPTO prosecution histories, office action analysis, Boolean queries, citation graphs and CPC lookup.

Is the Patent Search MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Patent Search run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Patent Search to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add patent-search -e PATENT_SEARCH_API_KEY=... -- npx -y patent-search-mcp-server

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