Create Patent Application

Guides you through creating a complete patent application using the full workflow.

What This Command Does

Orchestrates the complete patent application creation process:

1. Prior Art Search (15-30 min)
2. Claims Drafting (30-60 min)
3. Specification Writing (60-120 min)
4. Diagrams Generation (15-30 min)
5. Compliance Checking (15-20 min)
6. Final Assembly (10-15 min)

Total Time: 2.5-4.5 hours for complete utility patent application

Process

Step 1: Gather Invention Information

I'll interview you about your invention:

• What problem does it solve?
• How does it work (high-level)?
• What are the key components or steps?
• What makes it novel/different?
• Are there any working prototypes or examples?

Step 2: Prior Art Search

I'll use the Patent Researcher agent to:

• Conduct systematic 7-step search
• Search BigQuery (76M+ patents)
• Identify top 10 most relevant prior art
• Assess patentability (novelty + obviousness)
• Recommend claim strategy

Deliverable: Prior art search report with patentability assessment

Step 3: Draft Claims

I'll use the Patent Drafter agent to:

• Write 1-3 independent claims
• Add 10-20 dependent claims
• Distinguish from prior art
• Check antecedent basis and definiteness
• Validate claim structure

Deliverable: Complete claims section (20-25 claims)

Step 4: Write Specification

I'll use the Patent Drafter agent to:

• Create title and abstract
• Write field and background sections
• Draft summary of invention
• Write detailed description with embodiments
• Include examples and advantages
• Verify all claims are supported

Deliverable: Complete specification (20-50 pages)

Step 5: Generate Diagrams

I'll use the Patent Illustrator agent to:

• Create flowcharts for method claims
• Generate block diagrams for system claims
• Add patent-style reference numbers (10, 20, 30...)
• Export in USPTO-compatible formats

Deliverable: 3-10 patent figures (SVG/PNG/PDF)

Step 6: Compliance Check

I'll validate the application:

• Run claims analyzer (35 USC 112(b))
• Check specification support (35 USC 112(a))
• Verify formalities (MPEP 608)
• Fix any critical issues found

Deliverable: Compliance report + fixes

Step 7: Assemble Filing Package

I'll create the final package:

• Specification document (with all sections)
• Claims document
• Figures (separate files)
• Abstract
• IDS list (prior art for disclosure)

Deliverable: USPTO-ready filing package

Output Structure

All files will be organized as:

patent-application-[date]/
├── 01-research/
│   ├── invention-disclosure.md
│   ├── prior-art-search-report.md
│   ├── top-10-patents.md
│   └── patentability-assessment.md
├── 02-claims/
│   ├── claims-draft.md
│   ├── claims-final.md
│   └── claims-analysis.md
├── 03-specification/
│   ├── title-abstract.md
│   ├── specification-full.md
│   └── specification-analysis.md
├── 04-figures/
│   ├── fig1-system-diagram.svg
│   ├── fig2-method-flowchart.svg
│   ├── fig3-component-detail.svg
│   └── figures-description.md
├── 05-compliance/
│   ├── claims-compliance.md
│   ├── spec-compliance.md
│   └── formalities-check.md
└── 06-filing-package/
    ├── complete-application.pdf
    ├── ids-list.md
    └── filing-checklist.md

Requirements

Before running this command:

1. MPEP Index Built:

   • Run /setup-patent-system first (one-time)
   • Or manually: cd ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} && python mcp_server/server.py --rebuild-index

2. BigQuery Configured (for patent search):

   • Google Cloud project created
   • BigQuery API enabled
   • Authenticated: gcloud auth application-default login
   • Environment variable: GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT=your-project-id

3. Graphviz Installed (for diagrams):

   • Windows: choco install graphviz
   • Linux: sudo apt install graphviz
   • Mac: brew install graphviz

Options

You can customize the process:

Type of Application:

• Provisional: Lighter requirements, faster (90-120 min)
• Utility (default): Full formal requirements (2.5-4 hours)

Scope:

• Quick: Minimal claims + specification outline
• Standard (default): Complete application
• Comprehensive: Multiple embodiments + extensive examples

Prior Art Depth:

• Basic: Keywords only (15 min)
• Standard (default): 7-step methodology (30 min)
• Thorough: Extended CPC search (60 min)

Example Usage

/create-patent

> I'll guide you through creating a patent application.
>
> What type of application?
> 1. Provisional (faster, lighter requirements)
> 2. Utility (complete, USPTO-ready)
>
> [Select option]
>
> Tell me about your invention...
> [You describe your invention]
>
> [I'll proceed through all 7 steps...]

Tips

• Prepare in advance: Have invention description ready
• Be specific: More detail = better patent
• Review drafts: I'll pause for your review at key points
• Ask questions: Any time during the process
• Save frequently: Each section saved as we complete it

What You'll Have at the End

A complete, USPTO-ready patent application package including:

• ✓ Prior art search with top 10 references
• ✓ Patentability assessment
• ✓ 20-25 claims (validated for 112(b))
• ✓ 20-50 page specification (validated for 112(a))
• ✓ 3-10 professional figures with reference numbers
• ✓ Abstract (50-150 words)
• ✓ IDS list for USPTO disclosure
• ✓ Compliance reports (all checks passed)
• ✓ Complete filing package ready to submit

Next Steps After Command

1. Review complete application
2. Make edits if needed (I can help)
3. File provisional (if applicable)
4. File utility application
5. Respond to office actions (I can help with that too)