patent-summary
Generates structured, prosecution-ready summaries of patent applications covering bibliographic data, claims analysis, and strategic observations. Use when summarizing patent filings, preparing for prosecution, conducting portfolio review, licensing negotiations, or freedom-to-operate analysis.
Best use case
patent-summary is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generates structured, prosecution-ready summaries of patent applications covering bibliographic data, claims analysis, and strategic observations. Use when summarizing patent filings, preparing for prosecution, conducting portfolio review, licensing negotiations, or freedom-to-operate analysis.
Teams using patent-summary should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/patent-summary/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How patent-summary Compares
| Feature / Agent | patent-summary | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generates structured, prosecution-ready summaries of patent applications covering bibliographic data, claims analysis, and strategic observations. Use when summarizing patent filings, preparing for prosecution, conducting portfolio review, licensing negotiations, or freedom-to-operate analysis.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Patent Application Summary Produces a structured summary of a patent application for prosecution, licensing, litigation, or portfolio management. Requires the application document (specification, claims, abstract, drawings) and any priority/related filings. ## Quick Start 1. Gather the patent application and any related filings 2. Identify target audience (prosecution, licensing, litigation, portfolio) 3. Generate the summary following the output structure below 4. Flag prosecution risks and strategic observations 5. Review against checks at the bottom ## Output Structure ### 1. Executive Overview Two to three sentences: invention essence, technical field, broadest claim scope. ### 2. Bibliographic Data | Field | Extract | |---|---| | Application No. | — | | Filing Date | — | | Inventor(s) | — | | Assignee | — | | Priority Claims | — | | Related Applications | — | | Technical Field | — | ### 3. Background & Problem - Problem the invention addresses - Key prior art cited; how applicant distinguishes - Novelty and non-obviousness positioning ### 4. Invention Description - How it works — components, steps, or architecture - Core innovations vs. prior art - Key embodiments with practical applications - Write accessibly for non-specialist attorneys; maintain technical precision ### 5. Drawings & Figures | Figure | Description | |---|---| | Fig. N | — | Summarize each referenced figure. Omit unreferenced figures. ### 6. Claims Analysis | Claim | Type | Scope Summary | |---|---|---| | 1 | Independent | — | | N | Independent | — | | Key dependents | Dependent | — | - **Total claims**: [count] — **Independent**: [count] - **Format flags**: Note means-plus-function (§ 112(f)), Beauregard, or Jepson claims ### 7. Strategic Observations **Scope & Strength** - Claim breadth assessment - Design-around vulnerabilities - Commercially significant dependent claim narrowings **Prosecution Risk Flags** | Issue | Risk | Notes | |---|---|---| | Enablement (§ 112(a)) | Low/Med/High | — | | Written Description | Low/Med/High | — | | Indefiniteness (§ 112(b)) | Low/Med/High | — | | Prior Art Overlap | Low/Med/High | — | **Commercial & Portfolio** - Licensing or FTO considerations - Recommended next steps ## Checks - Cite specific section headings, claim numbers, and figure references throughout - Target 1–3 pages; balance comprehensiveness with conciseness - Use precise IP terminology; keep descriptions accessible to non-specialist attorneys - Flag potentially relevant uncited prior art with `[NOTE]` - Do not opine on patentability — present observations only - For continuations/divisionals, note parent filing relationship - Default jurisdiction: U.S. (USPTO) unless specified otherwise --- Shall I try writing this to the file again?
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