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patent-novelty-check

Assess patent novelty and non-obviousness against prior art reports.

Updated Apr 21, 2026
Search Tags:#obviousness#claim charting#prior art analysis#patent novelty#USPTO 102 103#CN Article 22#EPO 54 56
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Shallow-W/llm-wiki --skill patent-novelty-check-shallow-w
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: patent-novelty-check
Source: https://github.com/Shallow-W/llm-wiki/tree/main/.claude/skills/patent-novelty-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Shallow-W/llm-wiki --skill patent-novelty-check-shallow-w

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you assess whether an invention is likely patentable by testing novelty (anticipation) and non-obviousness (inventive step) against prior art, including drafting claim-element based analyses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Claim Element Extraction: Breaks the invention into key claim elements and drafts preliminary independent claims (method + system) to set a consistent comparison target.
  • Prior-Art Novelty Testing (Anticipation): Checks whether any single prior-art reference discloses all claim elements, producing a claim-by-reference verdict matrix.
  • Obviousness Testing (Inventive Step): Evaluates likely obvious combinations of 2–3 references by identifying primary/secondary references, missing elements, and motivation to combine.
  • Jurisdiction-Specific Output: Produces structured assessments for US (35 USC 102/103), CN (Article 22), and EP (Article 54/56) based on the same underlying analysis logic.
  • Cross-Model Examiner Verification: Uses a designated reviewer model via Codex MCP to stress-test anticipation/obviousness conclusions and recommend amendments.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to assess patent novelty for your invention by providing a clear invention description (and ensure you also have a prior art report at 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 patent novelty and obviousness against prior art references?▼

To check patent novelty, you provide an invention brief and a prior art report to test anticipation under single-reference disclosure and evaluate non-obviousness through multi-reference combination motivation across US, CN, and EP jurisdictions.

What is the difference between anticipation testing and obviousness analysis in patentability?▼

Anticipation testing verifies whether a single prior-art reference discloses all claim elements, while obviousness analysis evaluates likely combinations of 2–3 references by identifying missing elements and motivation to combine.

How do I assess inventive step under US 102/103, CN Article 22, and EPO 54/56?▼

Assessing inventive step across US, CN, and EP jurisdictions applies the same underlying claim-element matrix logic to generate jurisdiction-specific novelty and non-obviousness verdicts tailored to each standard.

Can I draft preliminary independent claims before performing a prior art analysis?▼

Yes, the skill extracts key claim elements to draft preliminary independent method and system claims, establishing a consistent comparison target before evaluating prior art references.

Do I need a specific file format to input prior art for patent novelty evaluation?▼

Yes, you must provide prior art details in a markdown file at patent/PRIOR_ART_REPORT.md, alongside an optional invention brief, to initiate the claim-by-reference novelty assessment.

How are anticipation and obviousness conclusions verified during patent novelty triage?▼

Anticipation and obviousness conclusions undergo cross-model examiner verification via a designated reviewer model to stress-test the initial verdicts and recommend claim amendments.

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