Step 1: Analyze Input

Read invention disclosure or description
Extract key inventive concepts
Identify technical field
Understand problem and solution
Note advantages and embodiments

Step 2: Prior Art Check

Check if prior art analysis exists in patents/analysis/
If not, recommend conducting prior art search first
Review any existing prior art to inform claim scope

Step 3: Draft Claims

Create patents/drafts/[invention-name]-claims.md:

Independent Claims (at least 3):

System/apparatus claim
Method claim
Computer-readable medium claim (if software)

Dependent Claims (5-10 per independent):

Add specific implementations
Cover alternative embodiments
Progress from broad to narrow
Ensure claim differentiation

Quality Checks:

Proper antecedent basis (a/an → the)
Single sentence for independent claims
Clear, definite language
Avoid vague terms
Run: cd tools && python claim-analyzer.py ../patents/drafts/[invention-name]-claims.md

Step 4: Draft Specification

Create patents/drafts/[invention-name]-application.md using template.

Title: 2-7 words, descriptive

Background:

Technical field identification
Problem description
Limitations of existing solutions
Need for invention

Summary:

High-level description of invention
Key features and advantages
How it solves the problem
2-3 paragraphs

Detailed Description:

Reference numbers assigned systematically (100s, 200s, etc.)
Main embodiment first
Alternative embodiments (at least 2)
Detailed operation explanation
All claim elements described with support
Advantages and unexpected results

Ensure:

Written description support for all claims
Enablement (person skilled in art can make/use)
Consistent terminology throughout
Present tense, active voice
Technical accuracy

Step 5: Draft Abstract

Create patents/drafts/[invention-name]-abstract.md:

Single paragraph
50-150 words (must be ≤150)
What invention is + what it does
No reference numbers
Present tense
Run: cd tools && python word-count.py ../patents/drafts/[invention-name]-abstract.md

Step 6: Quality Assurance

Terminology Consistency:

Create term glossary
Verify same terms used throughout
No synonyms for key concepts

Antecedent Basis:

All claims checked
Specification checked
No improper introductions

Completeness:

All sections present
All claims supported
All reference numbers explained
Proper formatting

Run Tools:

cd tools
python claim-analyzer.py ../patents/drafts/[invention-name]-claims.md
python word-count.py ../patents/drafts/[invention-name]-abstract.md

Step 7: Final Report

Generate summary report:

Files Created:

patents/drafts/[invention-name]-application.md
patents/drafts/[invention-name]-claims.md
patents/drafts/[invention-name]-abstract.md

Statistics:

Number of independent claims
Number of dependent claims
Claim types covered
Abstract word count
Number of embodiments described

Quality Checks Passed:

✓ Antecedent basis verified
✓ Terminology consistent
✓ Abstract ≤150 words
✓ All required sections present
✓ Claims analyzer passed

Recommendations:

Prior art search (if not done)
Professional patent attorney review
Figure preparation needed
Filing strategy advice

Next Steps:

Review and refine
Prepare figures/drawings
Conduct prior art search (if needed)
Attorney review before filing

Templates to Use

templates/applications/utility-patent-template.md
templates/claims/claims-template.md
templates/abstracts/abstract-template.md

Rules

Follow all guidelines in CLAUDE.md:

Patent-specific writing standards
Proper claim format
Consistent terminology
Quality checks before completion
Professional disclaimer (not legal advice)

Work autonomously but ask for clarification if:

Invention description is unclear
Multiple valid approaches exist
Technical details are missing
Prior art impacts claim scope significantly

Be thorough, precise, and produce filing-ready documents.

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