fto-triage

Freedom-to-operate triage identifies potentially blocking patents by running a guided intake, optionally searching patent corpora, and mapping the most plausible utility-patent claims to your product description. It provides a structured first look at infringement risk without reaching a clearance conclusion.

A claim chart first pass builds an element-by-element literal read for independent claims against a product description, flagging doctrine-of-equivalents considerations separately. This structured mapping highlights potentially blocking patents by showing how product features align with claim limitations.

Yes, you can perform an infringement risk assessment using only user-supplied patents when no database integration is available. The triage maps those specific utility-patent claims against your product description to flag potential blocking risks without requiring an external search.

No, an FTO triage does not replace patent counsel or a legal clearance opinion. It includes explicit non-opinion guardrails and safety gating for willfulness, serving only as a structured first pass to focus legal review on the most plausible risks before launch.

Before starting a patent triage workflow, you need a short description of your product, process, or feature, along with the jurisdictions where you plan to launch. This intake information anchors the claim-chart mapping and the assessment of potentially blocking utility patents.

An automated FTO triage is limited to early-stage and near-launch evaluations, providing a first look at blocking patents without reaching a clearance conclusion. It does not assess enforceability, prosecution history, or PTAB outcomes, and it requires patent counsel for formal legal decisions.