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prior-art-search

Search patent and academic databases and generate a structured Prior Art Report.

38|3|Updated May 7, 2026
Search Tags:#patents#literature-search#patent-search#prior-art#search-automation#IPC-CPC#prior-art-report
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill prior-art-search-chanw-research
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Skill: prior-art-search
Source: https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing/tree/main/skills/literature-review/prior-art-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill prior-art-search-chanw-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps inventors and researchers rapidly identify prior art by searching patent databases and academic literature, reducing the risk of pursuing already disclosed ideas.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-database search: query Google Patents, Espacenet, Google Scholar, and arXiv for related patents and papers.
  • Metadata extraction: capture titles, abstracts, dates, authors, and assignees for cataloging.
  • Prior art reporting: generate a structured Prior Art Report organized by technical area and IPC/CPC relevance.
  • Use case: ideal for early-stage invention disclosures, patent filing prep, and freedom-to-operate assessments.

Quick Start

Provide an invention description or brief and initiate the Prior Art Search to produce a comprehensive report.

Frequently Asked Questions about prior-art-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a prior art search for an invention disclosure?▼

A prior art search identifies relevant patents and academic literature to reduce the risk of pursuing already disclosed ideas. It queries Google Patats, Espacenet, Google Scholar, and arXiv to catalog metadata and assess novelty.

What's the best way to prepare a patent filing with prior art reports?▼

A prior art search identifies relevant patents and academic literature to reduce the risk of pursuing already disclosed ideas. It queries Google Patents, Espacenet, Google Scholar, and arXiv to catalog metadata and assess novelty.

Can I use automated prior art searching for freedom-to-operate assessments?▼

A prior art search identifies relevant patents and academic literature to reduce the risk of pursuing already disclosed ideas. It queries Google Patents, Espacenet, Google Scholar, and arXiv to catalog metadata and assess novelty.

Does prior art search automation work with IPC and CPC classification?▼

A prior art search identifies relevant patents and academic literature to reduce the risk of pursuing already disclosed ideas. It queries Google Patents, Espacenet, Google Scholar, and arXiv to catalog metadata and assess novelty.

How do I extract metadata from Google Patents and Espacenet for prior art?▼

A prior art search identifies relevant patents and academic literature to reduce the risk of pursuing already disclosed ideas. It queries Google Patents, Espacenet, Google Scholar, and arXiv to catalog metadata and assess novelty.

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