| name | patent-summary |
| title | Patent Application Summary |
| description | 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. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/patent-summary |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | ip |
| language | en |
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
- Gather the patent application and any related filings
- Identify target audience (prosecution, licensing, litigation, portfolio)
- Generate the summary following the output structure below
- Flag prosecution risks and strategic observations
- 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
Summarize each referenced figure. Omit unreferenced figures.
6. Claims Analysis
| Claim | Type | Scope Summary |
|---|
| 1 | Independent | — |
| N | Independent | — |
| Key dependents | Dependent | — |
- Total claims: [count] — : [count]
