prior-art-search

Search patents and academic literature for prior art with classification codes.

Updated Jun 10, 2026

Search Tags:#web-search #literature-review #academic-papers #patent-search #prior-art #patent-databases

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/xqinag/ARIS-new --skill prior-art-search-xqinag

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prior-art-search
Source: https://github.com/xqinag/ARIS-new/tree/main/skills/prior-art-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xqinag/ARIS-new --skill prior-art-search-xqinag

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers, designers, and patent teams quickly identify patents and scholarly works that could affect novelty, enabling informed decision-making and risk assessment.

Core Features & Use Cases

Systematic patent search across major patent databases and academic sources.
Literature mapping to classify IPC/CPC codes and key claims.
Decision support for patent strategy, freedom-to-operate checks, and competitive analysis.
Use Case: When evaluating a new invention, generate a structured prior-art landscape that informs novelty and potential patentability.

Quick Start

Provide a concise invention description to initiate the prior-art search.

Frequently Asked Questions about prior-art-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform a prior-art search across patent databases and academic literature?▼

To perform a prior-art search, provide a concise invention description. The skill parses the text, interfaces with patent databases, and returns structured references with classification codes and key claims.

Can I search for prior art using both English and Chinese queries?▼

Yes, prior-art searches support both English and Chinese queries. The skill applies findings from both languages to map literature and classify IPC/CPC codes for invention development.

What is the best way to map IPC and CPC classification codes for a new invention?▼

Mapping IPC and CPC codes involves parsing your invention description and querying patent databases. The skill classifies key claims and generates a structured prior-art landscape for novelty assessment.

How do I use prior-art search results for IP clearance and freedom-to-operate checks?▼

Prior-art search results support IP clearance by identifying patents and scholarly works affecting novelty. The skill provides decision support for patent strategy, freedom-to-operate checks, and competitive analysis.

Does prior-art searching work for competitive analysis without manual database queries?▼

Yes, prior-art searching automates database queries for competitive analysis. The skill interfaces directly with patent databases and academic sources to uncover literature swiftly.

What limitations exist when searching patent databases for structured references?▼

Limitations depend on the concise invention description you provide. The skill parses this text to interface with databases, meaning vague descriptions may yield less accurate classification codes and references.