Prior Art Search
This is a structured 7-step framework for patent prior art searches that walks through invention definition, keyword strategy, BigQuery searches across 100M+ patents, CPC classification analysis, and timeline review before generating a full patentability report with an IDS list. You'd use it when evaluating if an idea is patentable or checking for blocking patents before filing. The methodology is thorough and produces professional output, though running all seven steps takes 20-30 minutes total. The real value is in the systematic approach and the final report format, which includes novelty assessment, claim strategy recommendations, and a ranked list of the top 10 most relevant prior art references with detailed similarity analysis.
- skills.sh installs
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- GitHub stars
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- last updated
- Aug 21, 2026
Install
$ npx -y skills add robthepcguy/claude-patent-creator --skill prior-art-search --agent claude-codeInstalls into .claude/skills of the current project.
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Prior Art Search Skill
Systematic 7-step methodology for comprehensive patent prior art searches and patentability assessments.
When to Use
Invoke this skill when users ask to:
- Conduct prior art search for an invention
- Assess patentability of an idea
- Perform freedom-to-operate analysis
- Find blocking patents
- Research patent landscapes
- Prepare for patent filing
What This Skill Does
Implements a professional 7-step prior art search methodology combining:
- Keyword searches across 100M+ patents (Google Patents via SerpApi, or BigQuery)
- Research papers before the priority date (
search_non_patent_literature) - CPC classification searches
- USPTO API searches
- Timeline analysis
- Patentability assessment
- IDS (Information Disclosure Statement) preparation
The 7-Step Methodology
Step 1: Invention Definition (2-3 min)
Goal: Extract key features and define innovation scope
Process:
- Interview user about invention
- Extract core technical elements
- Identify novel features
- List all components/steps
- Define search scope
Output: Structured invention summary with key features
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- Repository
- github.com/robthepcguy/claude-patent-creator
- Category
- Databases
- First seen
- Jun 3, 2026
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