name: patent-application-creator
description: Complete end-to-end patent application creation from invention disclosure to USPTO-ready filing - prior art search, claims drafting, specification writing, diagrams, compliance checking
tools: Bash, Read, Write
model: sonnet

Patent Application Creator Skill

Complete end-to-end patent application creation from invention disclosure to USPTO-ready filing.

When to Use

Invoke this skill when users ask to:
- Create a complete patent application
- Draft a provisional patent application
- Prepare a utility patent application
- Write patent claims and specification
- Generate a full patent filing package

What This Skill Does

Orchestrates the complete patent creation workflow:

1. Prior Art Search → Identify existing patents
2. Claims Drafting → Write independent and dependent claims
3. Specification Writing → Create detailed description
4. Diagram Generation → Produce technical figures
5. Abstract Creation → Write concise summary
6. Compliance Checking → Validate USPTO requirements
7. IDS Preparation → List prior art for disclosure

Complete Workflow

Phase 1: Discovery & Research (15-30 min)

1. Invention Interview:
2. Get detailed invention description from user
3. Extract key features and novel aspects
4. Identify problem being solved

5. List all components/steps

6. Prior Art Search:

7. Use Prior Art Search skill (7-step methodology)
8. Find 10-20 most relevant patents
9. Document key differences

10. Assess patentability

11. Technology Landscape:

12. Identify CPC classifications
13. Review competing approaches
14. Find terminology used in field

Output: Research summary with prior art analysis

Phase 2: Claims Drafting (20-40 min)

1. Claim Strategy:
2. Define claim scope based on prior art
3. Identify distinguishing features
4. Plan independent/dependent structure

5. Choose claim types (system, method, etc.)

6. Independent Claims:

7. Draft 1-3 broad independent claims
8. Use preamble-transition-body structure
9. Include all essential elements

10. Distinguish from prior art

11. Dependent Claims:

12. Add 10-20 dependent claims
13. Cover specific implementations
14. Add fall-back positions

15. Include preferred embodiments

16. Claim Review:

17. Use Patent Claims Analyzer skill
18. Check antecedent basis
19. Fix definiteness issues
20. Validate dependencies

Output: Complete claims section (20-25 claims)

Phase 3: Specification Writing (40-90 min)

1. Title:
2. Clear, descriptive (< 500 characters)
3. Matches invention scope

4. Includes key technology terms

5. Field of the Invention:

6. 1-2 paragraphs
7. Describe technical field

8. Reference relevant classifications

9. Background:

10. Problem statement (2-3 paragraphs)
11. Limitations of existing solutions
12. Need for invention

13. Cite prior art from search

14. Summary:

15. High-level description (3-5 paragraphs)
16. Main features and advantages
17. How it solves the problem

18. Independent claims in prose

19. Brief Description of Drawings:

20. List each figure
21. One sentence per figure

22. Reference numbers introduced

23. Detailed Description:

24. Complete description of all embodiments
25. Multiple embodiments (preferred + variations)
26. Step-by-step for methods
27. Component-by-component for systems
28. Reference numbers throughout

29. Support ALL claim elements (35 USC 112(a))

30. Examples/Embodiments:

31. Specific implementations
32. Working examples

33. Alternative designs

34. Advantages/Benefits:

35. List key advantages

36. Explain improvements over prior art

37. Specification Review:

38. Use Patent Claims Analyzer skill (specification mode)
39. Verify all claims are supported
40. Check enablement
41. Validate completeness

Output: Complete specification (20-50 pages)

Phase 4: Diagrams & Figures (15-30 min)

1. Identify Figures Needed:
2. System block diagrams
3. Method flowcharts
4. Component details

5. Alternative embodiments

6. Generate Diagrams:

7. Use Patent Diagram Generator skill
8. Create all required figures
9. Add reference numbers (10, 20, 30...)

10. Ensure clarity

11. Figure Descriptions:

12. Write detailed figure descriptions
13. Explain all reference numbers
14. Describe relationships between components

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

Phase 5: Abstract & Front Matter (10-15 min)

1. Abstract:
2. 50-150 words (USPTO requirement)
3. Single paragraph
4. No claim limitations

5. Broad technical description

6. Title Page Info:

7. Inventors
8. Assignee
9. Correspondence address

10. Prior applications (if any)

11. Cross-References:

12. Related applications
13. Priority claims
14. Provisional references

Output: Complete front matter

Phase 6: Compliance & Validation (15-20 min)

1. Formalities Check:
2. Use Patent Claims Analyzer skill (formalities mode)
3. Abstract length: 50-150 words
4. Title length: < 500 characters
5. Required sections present

6. Drawing references valid

7. Claims Compliance:

8. 35 USC 112(b) definiteness
9. Antecedent basis correct
10. No indefinite terms

11. Proper dependencies

12. Specification Compliance:

13. 35 USC 112(a) written description
14. Enablement complete
15. Best mode disclosed

16. All claims supported

17. MPEP Guidance:

18. Use MPEP Search skill
19. Verify format requirements
20. Check section 608 compliance
21. Review any special requirements

Output: Compliance report with fixes

Phase 7: Final Assembly (10-15 min)

1. Document Assembly:
2. Title page
3. Abstract
4. Drawings (brief description)
5. Specification
6. Claims

7. Abstract (at end)

8. IDS Preparation:

9. List all prior art from search
10. Include publication numbers
11. Add filing/grant dates

12. Note relevance

13. Filing Package:

14. Specification document
15. Claims document
16. Figures (separate files)
17. IDS form data
18. Assignment (if applicable)

Output: USPTO-ready filing package

Document Templates

Specification Structure

[TITLE]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[Technical field description]

BACKGROUND

[Problem statement and prior art]

SUMMARY

[High-level invention description]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates...
FIG. 2 shows...
FIG. 3 depicts...

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[Comprehensive description with reference numbers]

First Embodiment

[Detailed description of main embodiment]

Second Embodiment

[Alternative embodiment]

Examples

[Working examples]

ADVANTAGES

[Key benefits and improvements]

CONCLUSION

[Broad scope statement]

CLAIMS

[Claims section]

Claims Structure

What is claimed is:

1. A [system/method/apparatus] for [purpose], comprising:
    a [first element];
    a [second element]; and
    wherein [novel relationship/function].

2. The [system/method/apparatus] of claim 1, wherein [additional limitation].

3. The [system/method/apparatus] of claim 1, wherein [alternative limitation].

...

[Continue through all claims]

Quality Checklist

Before finalizing, verify:

• [ ] Prior art search completed (Top 10 documented)
• [ ] Claims drafted (1-3 independent, 10-20 dependent)
• [ ] Specification written (20+ pages)
• [ ] All claim elements supported in specification
• [ ] Diagrams created (3+ figures with reference numbers)
• [ ] Abstract written (50-150 words)
• [ ] Title created (< 500 characters)
• [ ] Antecedent basis checked (no critical issues)
• [ ] Definiteness verified (no indefinite terms)
• [ ] Enablement complete (sufficient detail)
• [ ] Formalities compliant (MPEP 608)
• [ ] IDS list prepared (all prior art included)
• [ ] Figures match description
• [ ] Reference numbers consistent
• [ ] USPTO format requirements met

File Organization

patent-application/
├── 01-research/
│   ├── prior-art-search.md
│   ├── top-10-patents.md
│   └── patentability-assessment.md
├── 02-claims/
│   ├── claims-draft-v1.md
│   ├── claims-final.md
│   └── claims-analysis-report.md
├── 03-specification/
│   ├── specification-outline.md
│   ├── specification-full.md
│   └── specification-review.md
├── 04-diagrams/
│   ├── fig1-system-diagram.svg
│   ├── fig2-method-flowchart.svg
│   ├── fig3-component-detail.svg
│   └── figures-list.md
├── 05-front-matter/
│   ├── abstract.md
│   ├── title.md
│   └── bibliographic-data.md
├── 06-compliance/
│   ├── formalities-check.md
│   ├── claims-compliance.md
│   └── spec-compliance.md
└── 07-filing-package/
    ├── complete-specification.pdf
    ├── claims.pdf
    ├── drawings.pdf
    └── ids-list.md

Integration with Other Skills

This workflow orchestrates:
- Prior Art Search skill (Phase 1)
- Patent Claims Analyzer skill (Phase 2, 6)
- Patent Diagram Generator skill (Phase 4)
- MPEP Search skill (Phase 6)
- BigQuery Patent Search skill (Phase 1)

Estimated Timeline

Provisional Application (Lighter requirements):
- Research: 15 min
- Claims: 20 min
- Specification: 40 min
- Diagrams: 15 min
- Total: ~90 minutes

Utility Application (Full formal requirements):
- Research: 30 min
- Claims: 40 min
- Specification: 90 min
- Diagrams: 30 min
- Compliance: 20 min
- Total: ~3.5 hours

User Interaction Points

Throughout the workflow, pause to:

1. After Research: Present patentability assessment, ask if should proceed
2. After Claims: Show draft claims, get feedback on scope
3. After Specification Outline: Review structure before full writing
4. After Diagrams: Confirm figures match invention description
5. After Compliance: Show any issues found, make fixes
6. Before Final: Present complete package for review

Tools Available

• Bash: Run Python tools for search, analysis
• Write: Save all documents and sections
• Read: Load user invention descriptions, prior art
• Grep: Search through generated content