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patent-novelty-check

Assess patent novelty and non-obviousness of an invention against prior art references.

Updated Jul 9, 2026
Search Tags:#prior art#patentability#claim analysis#novelty#patent#invention#obviousness
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lingjie-wang/autoRL --skill patent-novelty-check-lingjie-wang
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Skill: patent-novelty-check
Source: https://github.com/Lingjie-wang/autoRL/tree/main/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep/skills/patent-novelty-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lingjie-wang/autoRL --skill patent-novelty-check-lingjie-wang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Determining whether an invention is patentable requires rigorous legal analysis against prior art, which is time-consuming and error-prone when done manually. This Skill automates anticipation (novelty) and obviousness analysis under US, CN, and EP patent standards. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Anticipation Analysis: Tests each preliminary claim element-by-element against every prior art reference to detect single-reference anticipation. - Obviousness Analysis: Evaluates two/three-reference combinations with motivation-to-combine reasoning under 35 USC 103, CN Article 22, and EPC Article 56. - Cross-Model Examiner Review: Uses GPT-5.5 via Codex MCP to simulate a senior patent examiner reviewing claims and recommending amendments. - Use Case: After running a prior art search, feed the invention description and PRIOR_ART_REPORT.md into this Skill to receive a NOVELTY_ASSESSMENT.md with a PATENTABLE / PATENTABLE WITH AMENDMENTS / NOT PATENTABLE verdict and recommended claim amendments. ## Quick Start Run the patent novelty check on my invention description in patent/INVENTION_BRIEF.md using the prior art report in patent/PRIOR_ART_REPORT.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about patent-novelty-check

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

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How do I check if my invention is patentable against prior art?▼

Provide the invention description and a prior art report, and the Skill extracts claim elements, tests each against every reference for anticipation, then evaluates reference combinations for obviousness. It outputs a patentability verdict with recommended claim amendments.

What is the difference between research novelty and patent novelty?▼

Research novelty asks whether anyone has published similar work, while patent novelty requires that no single reference discloses every claim element. Patent novelty is absolute: any public disclosure worldwide before the priority date counts as prior art.

Which patent jurisdictions does the novelty assessment cover?▼

The assessment covers three jurisdictions: the US under 35 USC 102/103, China under Article 22 of the CN Patent Law (novelty and inventive step), and Europe under EPC Articles 54/56 using the problem-solution approach.

What inputs are required to run a patent novelty check?▼

The Skill requires an invention description as its argument and reads patent/PRIOR_ART_REPORT.md from a prior art search. It optionally uses patent/INVENTION_BRIEF.md if it exists.

What happens if the Codex MCP examiner review is unavailable?▼

If the mcp__codex__codex tool is not available, the cross-model examiner verification step is skipped and the omission is noted in the output. The anticipation and obviousness analyses still complete normally.

Is the patentability assessment legally binding?▼

No, the assessment is advisory only. Actual patent prosecution may reveal different prior art, and the Skill explicitly notes that a favorable assessment does not guarantee a patent will be granted.

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