Patent MCP Server

GoVeda Patent MCP Server connects your AI assistant to patent intelligence tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) . Search patents, retrieve full patent content, and generate patentability reports — all from within your AI workflow.

Authentication uses OAuth — your AI client opens a browser for you to sign in with your GoVeda account. Credits are shared with the GoVeda web app.

Check your credit balance anytime with the get_usage tool or on the Plan & Credits page.

What you can do

Search & Discovery

Semantic patent search across 220M+ global patents
Prior art search for a given patent

Patent Content

Retrieve full patent content by sections (abstract, claims, description, dates, parties, classifications, legal status, citations, family)
Batch retrieval for multiple patents

Reports

Generate novelty & patentability assessment reports
Get report summary with patent directory
Get detailed per-patent analysis from reports

Account

Check credit balance and billing periods
Activate free trial

Connect your AI assistant

Claude Desktop / claude.ai

Open Claude Desktop (or claude.ai ) → Settings → Connectors
Click the + button → Add custom connector
Fill in:
- Name: GoVeda Patent
- URL: https://mcp.goveda.com/mcp
Click Add. A browser window opens immediately to complete OAuth sign-in.

We are applying to be listed as an official connector. Once approved, you’ll be able to add GoVeda Patent directly from Browse connectors without manual configuration.

ChatGPT

Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced → toggle on Developer Mode
Go back to Apps, click Create app
Fill in:
- Name: GoVeda Patent
- MCP Server URL: https://mcp.goveda.com/mcp
- Authentication: OAuth
Check the acknowledgment box and click Create. A browser window opens immediately to complete OAuth sign-in.

We are applying to be listed in the official ChatGPT app store. Once approved, you’ll be able to add GoVeda Patent directly without enabling Developer Mode.

Claude Code


claude mcp add goveda-patent --transport http https://mcp.goveda.com/mcp

OAuth is handled automatically. A browser window opens immediately to complete sign-in.

Other clients

Add this to your MCP client configuration:


{
  "goveda-patent": {
    "type": "http",
    "url": "https://mcp.goveda.com/mcp"
  }
}

Transport: HTTP

Tools reference

Your AI assistant discovers all tools automatically once connected. Expand any tool below for parameters and details.

Search & discovery

`semantic_patent_search` — Semantic search across 220M+ global patents ~50–320 credits

Natural language search across 220M+ global patents. Describe the technology or invention you’re looking for. Polls internally and returns final results in a single call (typically 5–15 seconds).

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`query`	string	Yes	—	Natural language description of the technology (1–10,000 chars)
`limit`	integer	No	10	Number of results to return (10–1,000)
`exclude`	string	No	—	Comma-separated patent UCIDs to exclude from results

Returns: Search results with UCID, title, relevance score, and patent URL for each match.

`prior_art_search` — Find prior art for a given patent ~690 credits

Find patents similar to a known patent for prior art analysis. Returns a search_id — poll with get_search_status to get results. Typically takes 3–5 minutes.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`publication_number`	string	Yes	—	Patent publication number (e.g., US-11234567-B2). Auto-resolves formats.
`limit`	integer	No	10	Number of prior art results (10–1,000)

Returns: search_id for polling with get_search_status.

`get_search_status` — Check status of a prior art search Free

Check whether a prior_art_search request has completed. When status is completed, the response includes the full results.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`search_id`	string	Yes	—	ID returned by `prior_art_search`

Returns: Status and results (when completed) with UCID, relevance score, and patent URL.

Patent content

`get_patent` — Retrieve content of a patent by publication number 1 credit

Fetch content of a specific patent. You can request specific sections or all of them. Auto-resolves publication number formats.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`publication_number`	string	Yes	—	Patent publication number (e.g., US-11234567-B2)
`sections`	string	No	`abstract,dates`	Comma-separated: `abstract`, `claims`, `description`, `dates`, `parties`, `classifications`, `legal_status`, `citations`, `family`, or `all`

Returns: Patent content for the requested sections. Description and claims are truncated to 8,000 characters for AI context compatibility.

`batch_get_patents` — Retrieve multiple patents in one call 1 credit/patent

Fetch content for multiple patents in a single request. Same section options as get_patent. Returns partial results if some patents are not found.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`publication_numbers`	string	Yes	—	Comma-separated patent publication numbers
`sections`	string	No	`abstract,dates`	Same options as `get_patent`

Returns: Array of patent content objects. Unfound patents return error objects with the publication number.

Reports

`generate_novelty_report` — Generate a novelty & patentability report 720 credits

Run a novelty and patentability assessment for an invention description. Returns a report_id — poll with get_report_status to track progress. Typically takes 5–15 minutes.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`description`	string	Yes	—	Description of the invention (min 10 chars)
`prior_art`	string	No	—	Comma-separated UCIDs of known prior art to include
`skip_search`	boolean	No	`false`	Skip automatic prior art search (use only specified prior art)

Returns: report_id for polling with get_report_status.

`get_report_status` — Check report generation progress Free

Check the progress of a novelty report. Returns stage information and patent analysis counts.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`report_id`	string	Yes	—	ID returned by `generate_novelty_report`

Returns: Progress with stage, total/processed/relevant patent counts, and elapsed time.

Stages: pending → searching → analyzing_query → analyzing_patents → analyzing_final → completed

`get_report_summary` — Get executive summary and patent directory Free

Get the patentability assessment and a directory of analyzed patents from a completed report. Report status must be completed.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`report_id`	string	Yes	—	ID returned by `generate_novelty_report`

Returns: Patentability assessment + patent directory (up to 30 items sorted by relevance score).

`get_report_patent_analysis` — Get detailed analysis for specific patents Free

Retrieve detailed per-patent analysis from a completed report. Report status must be completed.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`report_id`	string	Yes	—	ID returned by `generate_novelty_report`
`publication_numbers`	string	Yes	—	Comma-separated patent UCIDs (max 10)

Returns: Detailed analysis for each patent with relevance scores, sorted by relevance.

Account

`get_usage` — Check credit balance and billing periods Free

Returns your current credit balance and billing period details.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
—	—	—	—	No parameters required

Returns: Total remaining credits, reserved credits (held for in-progress operations), and billing period details with expiry dates.

`start_free_trial` — Activate 14-day free trial (10,000 credits) Free

Activate a free trial for new users. Returns activation status or indicates if a trial is no longer available.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
—	—	—	—	No parameters required

Returns: Activation status (activated, already_active, exhausted, or expired), trial duration, credit amount, and billing page URL.

Getting started

Here is a complete first-time flow, from connecting to fetching your first patent:

You: Get the abstract and claims for patent US-20160143891-A1

Assistant: Your GoVeda account has no credits, but you’re eligible for a 14-day free trial (10,000 credits). Credits are shared with the GoVeda web app. I can:

Activate now — I’ll call start_free_trial and fetch the patent right away

Activate manually — Visit goveda.com to activate from your account page

Want me to activate the free trial?

You: Yes

Assistant: Free trial activated — 10,000 credits, valid for 14 days! Now fetching patent data…

(calls get_patent with sections=abstract,claims)

Here’s patent US-20160143891-A1: …

Free trial credits are shared between MCP and the GoVeda web app. Check your balance anytime with get_usage.

Credits

Operation	Credits
Patent search (10 results)	~50
Patent search (100 results)	~320
Prior art search (10 results)	~690
Patent content retrieval	1 per patent
Novelty report	720
Status checks, usage, free trial	Free

Prior art searches and reports are expensive. Your AI assistant should confirm with you before running these operations.

Disclaimer

Patentability reports generated through the MCP Server are produced by AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional guidance from a qualified patent attorney or agent. GoVeda makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or legal sufficiency of any report output.

Troubleshooting

“Insufficient credits.” Check your balance with get_usage and add credits on the Plan & Credits page.

OAuth sign-in loop. Clear your browser cookies for mcp.goveda.com and try connecting again.

Tool not found. Make sure your MCP client is configured with the correct endpoint (https://mcp.goveda.com/mcp) and HTTP transport.