epc-search
EPC/PCT Legal Search Skill
Hybrid RAG search across the European Patent Convention (EPC), EPO Guidelines for Examination, and PCT Rules for patent law research.
When to Use
Invoke this skill when users ask to:
- Find EPC articles or rules on a specific topic
- Search EPO Guidelines for Examination
- Look up PCT rules or Administrative Instructions
- Compare EPC requirements with USPTO/MPEP practice
- Research EPO Board of Appeal case law principles
- Understand European patent prosecution procedure
- Find legal basis for EPO examination objections
What This Skill Does
Provides legal research across European and international patent law:
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