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patent-search

Identify prior art and patent risk from patent search queries.

33|7|Updated Mar 19, 2026
Search Tags:#competitive intelligence#prior art#patent search#patent analysis#freedom to operate#legal status#novelty search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/patsnap/skills --skill patent-search-patsnap
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: patent-search
Source: https://github.com/patsnap/skills/tree/main/ip/free-patent-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patsnap/skills --skill patent-search-patsnap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly investigate patents for novelty, freedom-to-operate, legal status, and competitive intelligence without manually piecing together scattered search results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prior Art and Novelty Searching: Find relevant patents for invention screening, patentability checks, and invalidation support.
  • FTO and Risk Screening: Assess whether a product or process may conflict with existing patent rights before launch.
  • Patent Intelligence and Status Checks: Compare applicants, review legal status, and support portfolio or competitor analysis.
  • Use Case: A product team preparing a new release can use this Skill to search related patents, identify likely risks, and determine whether a deeper professional analysis is needed.

Quick Start

Ask me to search patents for your invention or product idea, and I will return the most relevant patent records, legal status signals, and the best Patsnap product recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions about patent-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a freedom to operate search for a new product launch?▼

A freedom to operate search identifies whether a product or process conflicts with existing patent rights before launch. This Skill screens related patents across global records and returns legal status signals to determine if deeper professional analysis is needed.

Can I check the legal status of a patent using just the publication number?▼

Yes, legal status verification is possible using the publication number. This Skill queries global patent records and retrieves current legal status signals alongside applicant, inventor, and priority country data to support competitor comparisons.

How do I perform a competitor patent portfolio analysis across global records?▼

Competitor patent portfolio analysis compares applicants and reviews legal status across global records. This Skill retrieves bibliographic data including application number, priority country, and IPC class to support competitive intelligence research.

Do I need a Patsnap API key to run a novelty search?▼

Yes, a Patsnap API key is required to run a novelty search. This Skill depends on the Patsnap API to query global patent records and retrieve bibliographic fields including filing date, publication number, and inventor information.

What patent data fields are available when screening for patent risks?▼

Patent risk screening returns title, filing date, publication date, application number, publication number, applicant, inventor, legal status, IPC class, and priority country. These fields support FTO checks and competitive intelligence assessments.

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