USPTO API - Patent & Trademark Data
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USPTO API - Patent & Trademark Data
Access USPTO patent & trademark data. Search 11M+ US patents by keyword, inventor, assignee or classification. Get patent details, claims, citations legal status. Track trademark registrations and applications. Search Patents Search by Inventor Get Patent Claims Get Citations Search Trademarks
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Access USPTO patent and trademark data. Search patents by keyword, inventor, assignee, or classification. Get patent details, claims, citations, and legal status. Track trademark registrations and applications.
Quick Start
Test with Demo Mode (free, no API key needed)
{"demoMode": true}
Run with real data
{"demoMode": false,"task": "search_patents","limit": 100}
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
task | string | "search_patents" | Yes* | The operation to perform |
searchQuery | string | - | No | Keywords to search in patent titles, abstracts, and claims |
patentNumber | string | - | No | USPTO patent number (e.g., US10123456B2) |
applicationNumber | string | - | No | Patent application number |
assignee | string | - | No | Patent assignee/owner company name |
inventor | string | - | No | Inventor name to search |
cpcClass | string | - | No | Cooperative Patent Classification code |
dateFrom | string | - | No | Filing/grant date start (YYYY-MM-DD) |
dateTo | string | - | No | Filing/grant date end (YYYY-MM-DD) |
trademarkSerial | string | - | No | Trademark serial number |
limit | integer | 100 | No | Maximum number of results to return |
webhookUrl | string | - | No | URL to receive results via webhook |
demoMode | boolean | true | No | Run with sample data (no API required) |
Pricing
This actor uses pay-per-event billing:
| Event | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Patent Retrieved | Each USPTO patent or trademark retrieved | $0.01 |
Demo mode is free -- no charges for sample data.
Troubleshooting
"API error 429" or "Rate limit"
Too many requests. Wait a minute and try again, or reduce the number of items per run.
No results or empty dataset
Check the run log for error messages. Common causes:
- Invalid input format (check the examples above)
- The target data doesn't exist or is too small to track
How do I test without an API key?
Enable Demo Mode in the input. This returns realistic sample data so you can verify the output format works for your workflow.
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