patent-reviewer
Expert system for reviewing utility patent applications against USPTO MPEP guidelines.
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Patent Creator Skill
Comprehensive patent creation system with USPTO MPEP, prior art databases, and USPTO API for complete patent application analysis.
When to Use
Review patent applications for USPTO compliance, analyze claims/specifications/formalities, integrate prior art, get USPTO guidance, assist with patent drafting.
Quick Review Commands
/full-review # Complete parallel review
/review-claims # 35 USC 112b compliance
/review-specification # 35 USC 112a compliance
/review-formalities # MPEP 608 compliance
/create-patent # New patent application
Available MCP Tools
MPEP & Regulations
search_mpep- Search MPEP, 35 USC, 37 CFRget_mpep_section- Get complete MPEP section by number
Patent Search
search_patents_bigquery- Search 76M+ patentsget_patent_bigquery- Get full patent detailssearch_patents_by_cpc_bigquery- Search by CPC classification
Patent Analysis
review_patent_claims- Analyze claims for 35 USC 112(b)review_specification- Check specification support (112a)check_formalities- Verify MPEP 608 compliance
Diagram Generation
render_diagram- Create diagrams from DOT codecreate_flowchart- Generate patent-style flowchartscreate_block_diagram- Create system block diagramsadd_diagram_references- Add reference numbers
Review Workflows
Complete Patent Creation Review (/full-review)
Runs all analyzers in parallel for comprehensive analysis:
Output:
- All compliance issues across components
- Severity ratings (critical/important/minor)
- Specific MPEP citations
- Actionable fix recommendations
- Prioritized remediation plan
Claims-Only Review (/review-claims)
35 USC 112(b) Compliance:
- Antecedent basis
- Definiteness
- Claim structure
- Subjective terms
- Means-plus-function compliance
Specification Review (/review-specification)
35 USC 112(a) Requirements:
- Written description
- Enablement
- Best mode
- Claim support
Formalities Check (/review-formalities)
MPEP 608 Compliance:
- Abstract (50-150 words)
- Title (<=500 characters)
- Drawing references
- Required sections
Patent Creation Workflow (/create-patent)
Complete 6-phase patent drafting (55-80 minutes):
- Discovery (10-15 min) - Gather invention details
- Technology Analysis (5 min) - Assess patentability (101, 102, 103)
- Specification Drafting (15-20 min) - Background, summary, detailed description
- Claims Drafting (10-15 min) - Independent + dependent claims
- Diagrams & Abstract (10-15 min) - Block diagrams, flowcharts, abstract
- Automatic Validation (5-10 min) - Runs /full-review, provides fixes
Output: USPTO-ready filing package with diagrams
MPEP Research
# General search
search_mpep("claim definiteness 112(b)", top_k=5)
# Filtered by source
search_mpep("enablement", source_filter="35_USC")
search_mpep("abstract", source_filter="MPEP")
# Get specific section
get_mpep_section("2173") # Claim definiteness
Common MPEP Sections
| Section | Topic |
|---|---|
| 608 | Formalities (abstract, title, drawings) |
| 2100 | Patentability requirements |
| 2163 | Guidelines for 35 USC 112(a) |
| 2173 | Claim definiteness (35 USC 112(b)) |
Prior Art Integration
# BigQuery search (76M+ patents)
search_patents_bigquery(
query="neural network training",
country="US",
start_year=2020,
limit=20
)
# CPC classification search
search_patents_by_cpc_bigquery(cpc_code="G06N3", limit=50)
Integrate findings:
- Cite in Background section
- Emphasize distinctions in Summary
- Explain advantages in Detailed Description
- Draft claims to avoid/distinguish
- List in IDS
Best Practices
Before Review:
- Prepare complete application
- Run /full-review
- Address critical issues first
During Review:
- Focus on critical issues (antecedent basis, claim support, definiteness)
- Use MPEP citations
- Iterate until compliant
After Review:
- Document compliance
- Final /full-review validation
- Prepare filing package
Common Review Findings
Critical (Must Fix):
- Missing antecedent basis
- Claim elements unsupported
- Abstract exceeds 150 words
- Indefinite language
Important (Should Fix):
- Subjective terms without criteria
- Weak enablement
- Inconsistent terminology
Minor (Optional):
- Add example embodiments
- Strengthen best mode
- Improve claim scope
Quick Reference
Key Compliance Checks
| Requirement | Citation | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Antecedent basis | 35 USC 112(b) | review_patent_claims |
| Written description | 35 USC 112(a) | review_specification |
| Enablement | 35 USC 112(a) | review_specification |
| Abstract length | MPEP 608.01(b) | check_formalities |
| Title format | MPEP 606 | check_formalities |