patents-search

Search global patent databases with natural language queries via Valyu semantic search API.

4|1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lgwanai/openforce --skill patents-search
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Skill: patents-search
Source: https://github.com/lgwanai/openforce/tree/main/skills/patents-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lgwanai/openforce --skill patents-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Finding relevant prior art and understanding patent landscapes is slow and error-prone when you rely on manual keyword searches across jurisdictions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Semantic patent search: Uses Valyu semantic search so your query is understood by meaning, not just keywords.
  • Full-text results: Returns claims, descriptions, and technical details (plus relevance scoring).
  • Patent landscape tracking: Helps with prior art discovery, competitive intelligence, and freedom-to-operate research across global datasets.
  • Visualization support: Includes diagram/figure image links when available.

Quick Start

Run the patents-search skill with the query "CRISPR gene editing methods" to retrieve the most relevant patent results and full-text content.

Frequently Asked Questions about patents-search

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

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How do I search global patents using natural language instead of keywords?

To search global patents using natural language, this Skill employs Valyu semantic search to understand query meaning rather than relying on exact keyword matches. It returns full-text claims, descriptions, and relevance scoring to surface prior art.

Can I find prior art and track patent landscapes across multiple jurisdictions?

Yes, finding prior art and tracking patent landscapes across global datasets is supported. The Skill retrieves full-text patent content and technical details, enabling competitive intelligence and freedom-to-operate research across jurisdictions.

What do I need to retrieve full-text patent claims and technical descriptions?

To retrieve full-text patent claims and technical descriptions, you need an authenticated Valyu semantic search API workflow. The Skill queries this workflow to return ranked results with relevance and cost metadata in JSON format.

Does the patent search return diagram or figure image links for visualization?

Yes, the patent search returns optional diagram and figure image links when available. This visualization support accompanies the full-text retrieval of claims, descriptions, and technical details in the JSON output.

Why use semantic search for freedom-to-operate research instead of manual keyword searches?

Semantic search improves freedom-to-operate research by understanding query meaning, overcoming the slowness and errors of manual keyword searches across jurisdictions. It ranks results by relevance to surface related innovations efficiently.

patents-search: what specific metadata is included in the JSON output?

The patents-search JSON output includes full-text patent content, optional image links, relevance scoring, and cost metadata. This structured format supports patent claim interpretation and innovation tracking scenarios.