An expert research assistant that generates comprehensive search strategies and multi-source queries to help users validate technical concepts against existing implementations.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install patent-validator
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install patent-validator using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Patent Validator?
Patent Validator is a specialized utility within the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills designed to turn conceptual patterns into actionable research intelligence. Rather than performing searches directly, it acts as a strategic architect, equipping developers and inventors with the precise Boolean queries and source-specific strategies needed to navigate the patent landscape. It bridges the gap between initial ideation and professional legal consultation by providing a structured framework for self-directed research.
This skill is particularly powerful when used in conjunction with scanner outputs, as it synthesizes claim angles into evidence maps and differentiation questions. By focusing on technical distinctiveness and sophisticated implementation details, Patent Validator helps users identify unique value propositions while maintaining a professional, research-oriented boundary that avoids unauthorized legal conclusions.
Patent Validator Use Cases
- Generating complex Boolean search queries for Google Patents and USPTO based on technical pattern descriptions.
- Creating a structured research priority list for software-adjacent or hardware-specific innovations.
- Validating findings from patent-scanner results to build a concrete evidence chain.
- Developing a differentiation analysis framework to compare new concepts against existing technical publications and products.
How Patent Validator Works
- Input Processing: The skill receives data from a patterns.json file or a manual description of the technical concept, including components and problem-solution sets.
- Pattern Analysis: It evaluates each identified pattern to determine the most relevant technical categories and search sources.
- Multi-Source Query Generation: The agent generates a variety of search strings tailored for Google Patents, USPTO, Google Scholar, and industry-specific trade publications.
- Evidence Mapping: It builds a provenance chain linking specific claim angles to documentation, prototypes, and timeline data.
- Strategy Reporting: The skill outputs a comprehensive Search Strategy Report including prioritized sources, analysis questions, and a research checklist.
Patent Validator Setup
To integrate this skill into your workflow, ensure your agent has access to the patent-validator package. You can initiate the process by passing scanner output directly to the agent.
# Example workflow: Pipe scanner results to the validator
cat patterns.json | openclaw run patent-validator
No specialized API keys for external databases are required as this skill focuses on strategy and query generation rather than live database fetching.
Patent Validator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Patent Validator organizes its output into a structured JSON schema to ensure portability and clarity in research documentation:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| validation_metadata | Tracks processed patterns, input sources, and validation timestamps. |
| search_queries | Provides categorized strings for academic, industry, and patent-specific databases. |
| evidence_map | Connects claim angles to prototypes, timelines, and technical documentation. |
| analysis_questions | A list of strategic prompts to guide the user during their search result review. |
| search_priority | A ranked list of databases (e.g., USPTO vs GitHub) based on the pattern type. |
Patent Validator Advanced Features
- Multi-source query variations including functional, synonym-based, and broader category searches.
- JB-4 Evidence Mapping to create a robust trail from abstract claims to concrete technical validation.
- Domain-aware search prioritization that adjusts source rankings based on whether the concept is software, hardware, or research-based.
- Automated generation of differentiation frameworks to help users isolate unique technical advantages over existing implementations.
- Full integration with other Openclaw Skills like patent-scanner and code-patent-validator for end-to-end concept analysis.
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