Patent-Gap

Installation

Remote MCP server; no local install required.

Configuration

• MCP endpoint: https://patentgap.dropwatchhq.com/mcp over streamable-http
• Machine discovery: https://patentgap.dropwatchhq.com/llms.txt and https://patentgap.dropwatchhq.com/.well-known/x402
• Free tools: list_categories, newly_expirable, screen_patent
• Paid tool: category_opportunity_report via x402 pay-per-call on Base

Capabilities

Patent-Gap surfaces US design-patent expiry opportunities for private-label sellers, with recall-safety screening and supplier legitimacy screening.

Limitations

• Design-patent scope only
• Not legal advice
• Does not assess utility patents, trade dress, trademark, or active litigation
• Paid reports require x402 payment