fto-triage

Conduct preliminary FTO triage and generate a patent-chart memo.

Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gtgspot/clegal --skill fto-triage-gtgspot
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Skill: fto-triage
Source: https://github.com/gtgspot/clegal/tree/main/ip-legal/skills/fto-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gtgspot/clegal --skill fto-triage-gtgspot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identifies potentially blocking patents early in product development and provides a structured first-pass triage rather than a definitive opinion. This triage helps teams decide whether to loop in counsel and what next steps to take.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intake prompts guide product, technical detail, jurisdictions, and timing to shape the triage.
  • Preliminary patent search integration when available (Solve Intelligence, PatSnap, Google Patents) and a first-pass claim-chart against the most plausible patents.
  • Output a triage memo with open questions, recommended next steps, and a willfulness warning.
  • Clarifies scope for utility patents vs design patents and enforcement posture across jurisdictions.

Quick Start

Provide the product description, technical summary, jurisdictions, and timing to start a first-pass FTO triage.

Frequently Asked Questions about fto-triage

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I conduct a preliminary Freedom to Operate triage for a product concept?

You conduct a preliminary FTO triage by providing product details, technical summaries, jurisdictions, and timing to generate a first-pass patent-chart and a triage memo with recommended next steps.

What is the difference between a preliminary FTO triage and a definitive legal opinion?

A preliminary FTO triage provides a structured first-pass risk assessment for blocking patents during early product evaluation, distinct from a definitive legal opinion that requires formal counsel involvement.

Can I use this FTO triage with patent databases like Google Patents or PatSnap?

Yes, the FTO triage integrates with connected patent databases such as Solve Intelligence, Google Patents, PatSnap, and national equivalents to perform preliminary searches and generate claim-charts.

Does FTO triage cover both utility patents and design patents across different jurisdictions?

FTO triage clarifies scope for both utility patents and design patents, and evaluates enforcement posture across the specific jurisdictions you define during the intake process.

What should I do if the preliminary FTO triage identifies potentially blocking patents?

If the FTO triage identifies blocking patents, it outputs a formatted triage memo containing open questions, a willfulness warning, and recommended next steps to help teams decide whether to involve counsel.

When do I need a preliminary patent claim-chart during product development?

You need a preliminary patent claim-chart during early product evaluation, feature scoping, and launch planning to identify potentially blocking patents and structure your FTO triage.