What problem does it solve? Evaluating whether a product, process, or feature might infringe existing patents is slow and risky when done informally. This Skill provides a structured first-pass triage — searching for plausible blocking patents and charting product features against independent claims element by element — so patent counsel starts from organized analysis instead of a blank page. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured intake and search: Captures the product's technical essence, jurisdictions, known patents, and timing, then runs a preliminary patent search via connected tools like Solve Intelligence or other patent-research MCPs. - Claim-chart first pass: For the 2–5 most plausible patents, maps every element of each independent claim against the product, flagging literal reads, doctrine-of-equivalents questions, and claim-construction disputes. - Guardrailed output: Produces a privileged triage memo with open questions, willfulness notes, and recommended next steps — it never concludes a product is clear to launch. - Use Case: Before launching an on-device speech recognition feature for wearables in the US, run the triage to surface the closest patents, chart their independent claims against your architecture, and bring the memo to registered patent counsel. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to run an FTO triage on your product by describing the feature, its technical details, and the jurisdictions where it will be made, sold, or imported.
