patentsearch_api

The PatentSearch API is USPTO's modern ElasticSearch-based patent search system that replaced the legacy PatentsView API in May 2025. It provides access to patent data through June 30, 2025, with regular updates.

Skills
Scientific
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What it does and how to use it

A skill that teaches Claude Code to do scientific tasks well. It is packaged knowledge the model uses whenever it is relevant.

Install the skill (command above).
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Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/skills/patentsearch-api && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/skills__patentsearch-api.md -o .claude/skills/patentsearch-api/SKILL.md

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

# PatentSearch API Reference

## Overview

The PatentSearch API is USPTO's modern ElasticSearch-based patent search system that replaced the legacy PatentsView API in May 2025. It provides access to patent data through June 30, 2025, with regular updates.

**Base URL:** `https://search.patentsview.org/api/v1/`

## Authentication

All API requests require authentication using an API key in the request header:

```
X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
```

Register for an API key at: https://account.uspto.gov/api-manager/

## Rate Limits

- **45 requests per minute** per API key
- Exceeding rate limits resul

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