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fto-triage

Map potentially blocking patents to product features with claim mapping tables.

183|37|Updated May 15, 2026
Search Tags:#patent search#fto#patent triage#claim mapping#freedom to operate#non-legal opinion
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhou210712/claude-for-legal-ZH --skill fto-triage-zhou210712
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fto-triage
Source: https://github.com/zhou210712/claude-for-legal-ZH/tree/main/ip-legal/skills/fto-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhou210712/claude-for-legal-ZH --skill fto-triage-zhou210712

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Free-to-Operate (FTO) triage helps you quickly identify and map potentially blocking patents so you can prepare for a patent attorney’s formal FTO opinion, without prematurely treating the result as a legal conclusion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured patent FTO triage: Runs an initial, structured review focused on patents that may create obstacles to manufacturing, using, selling, or importing.
  • Claim mapping first: For the 2–5 most likely patents, builds a preliminary element-by-element claim mapping table to highlight gaps and uncertainties.
  • Open questions for formal follow-up: Produces a list of open issues that formal FTO research and counsel should resolve.
  • Best fit: Use during product planning, IP-aware design iteration, or when you need an early patent-to-feature mapping before running a full search and legal analysis.

Quick Start

Tell the skill what product or technical function you want to release, which jurisdictions/actions apply, and how soon you plan to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions about fto-triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify potentially blocking patents before formal FTO analysis?▼

An FTO triage screens for blocking patents by mapping potentially obstructive claims to product features. It identifies patents that may prevent manufacturing, using, selling, or importing, producing preliminary claim mapping tables for review.

How to do preliminary claim mapping for a product launch?▼

Preliminary claim mapping compares product technical details against 2-5 likely patents, creating element-by-element tables. This highlights gaps and uncertainties in the product features before engaging formal patent counsel for full discovery.

Can I use patent triage to get a non-legal opinion on freedom to operate?▼

Yes, patent triage provides a non-legal opinion structured review for early barrier screening. It scopes jurisdictions and timing to prepare open research questions without prematurely treating the result as a formal legal conclusion.

What is the best way to prepare technical details for a patent barrier screening?▼

The best way to prepare for patent barrier screening is documenting specific product or technical functions, scoping relevant jurisdictions, and defining launch timing. This allows accurate claim-to-feature comparison before formal analysis.

When should I not rely on automated FTO triage results?▼

You should not rely on FTO triage results as a final legal conclusion. This triage is for pre-launch workflows and IP-aware design iteration; formal patent counsel must resolve the open issues and gaps it identifies.

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