patent_search

Search Google Patents and Espacenet for structured patent metadata.

1|Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hellonish/singularity --skill patent-search-hellonish
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: patent_search
Source: https://github.com/hellonish/singularity/tree/main/SKILLS/tier1_retrieval/patent_search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hellonish/singularity --skill patent-search-hellonish

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates targeted patent searches across databases like Google Patents and Espacenet to retrieve structured prior-art metadata and IP landscape information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-database search: Query Google Patents and Espacenet to collect relevant patent records.
  • Metadata extraction: Parse patent numbers, assignees, filing dates, and abstracts into a standardized format.
  • Use Case: Validate novelty for inventions, perform freedom-to-operate checks, and map technology trends.

Quick Start

Provide a patent query and run patent_search to retrieve matching patent records.

Frequently Asked Questions about patent_search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search prior art across Google Patents and Espacenet for novelty checks?

To search prior art across Google Patents and Espacenet for novelty checks, provide a clear textual query to retrieve structured patent metadata, including patent numbers, assignees, filing dates, and abstracts.

What is cross-database patent metadata extraction and how does it work?

Cross-database patent metadata extraction is the process of querying multiple sources like Google Patents and Espacenet to parse patent numbers, assignees, filing dates, and abstracts into a standardized, consistent schema.

Can I map the technology landscape for biotech and manufacturing inventions?

You can map the technology landscape for biotech and manufacturing inventions by running targeted textual queries to cross-verify relevant patent records from at least two search databases.

Does patent prior art search work without external dependencies?

Patent prior art search operates without external dependencies by directly querying Google Patents and Espacenet through a textual input to cross-verify and output structured intellectual property records.

What is the best way to verify freedom-to-operate using patent search databases?

The best way to verify freedom-to-operate is to use a cross-database search approach that retrieves and cross-verifies standardized patent metadata from both Google Patents and Espacenet.