prior-art-search

Search patent and academic databases for prior art references.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill prior-art-search-czh-ee-2023
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Skill: prior-art-search
Source: https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris/tree/main/.claude/skills/prior-art-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/czh-ee-2023/zotero-aris --skill prior-art-search-czh-ee-2023

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the search for prior art in patent databases and academic literature, streamlining the process of identifying existing work relevant to an invention.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Patent Database Search: Search through Google Patents and Espacenet for patents that may be relevant to the invention.
  • Academic Literature Search: Search academic databases like Google Scholar and arXiv for academic papers that may represent prior art.
  • Classification and Analysis: Classify and analyze found references to assess their relevance and potential overlap with the invention.
  • Freedom-to-Operate Assessment: Provide a preliminary assessment of the freedom to operate based on the search results.
  • Use Case: When a user needs to conduct a thorough prior art search for a new invention and wants to automate the process to save time and reduce manual effort.

Quick Start

Use the prior-art-search skill to search for prior art related to your invention 'Smart Wearable Device'.

Frequently Asked Questions about prior-art-search

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

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How do I automate prior art search for patents and academic literature?

Automating prior art search involves using web scraping and natural language processing to extract and interpret relevant information from patent databases like Google Patents and academic sources like Google Scholar to assess invention novelty.

How does freedom-to-operate assessment work with automated patent analysis?

Freedom-to-operate assessment in automated patent analysis classifies and analyzes found references to evaluate potential overlap with your invention, providing a preliminary assessment based on the search results.

What is the best way to search Google Patents and arXiv for prior art?

The best way to search Google Patents and arXiv for prior art is to automate the extraction and interpretation of relevant information using natural language processing techniques to classify references by relevance.

Can I use this prior art search tool to assess novelty and non-obviousness?

Yes, you can assess novelty and non-obviousness by automating the search and analysis of prior art across patent and academic literature to identify existing work relevant to your invention.

What databases are supported for automated prior art search?

Automated prior art search supports Google Patents and Espacenet for patent database searching, and Google Scholar and arXiv for academic literature search to identify relevant existing work.

Do I need web scraping to extract relevant information from patent databases?

Yes, web scraping and natural language processing techniques are required to extract and interpret relevant information from various patent and academic literature sources during the prior art search.