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Install in OpenClaw
/install patent-validator
Description
Turn your concept analysis into search queries — research the landscape before consulting an attorney. NOT legal advice.
Usage Guidance
This skill is internally consistent and does what it says: it helps you generate patent/search queries and research strategies and does not perform searches or require credentials. Before using it, avoid pasting sensitive or proprietary source code or unreleased invention details into the agent (patterns.json can include IP-like data). Treat outputs as research assistance only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified patent attorney for legal conclusions. If you are concerned about autonomous invocation, consider restricting the skill to user-invocable-only or reviewing agent invocation settings.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: patent-validator
Version: 1.4.0
The OpenClaw skill 'patent-validator' is designed to generate search strategies and analysis questions for patent research. The `SKILL.md` file contains instructions for the AI agent, but these are focused on text generation and adherence to specific terminology and disclaimers. Crucially, the skill explicitly states its limitations, such as 'Generates search queries only - does NOT perform searches' and 'NOT legal advice'. There is no evidence of instructions for data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence, or any other harmful behavior. The 'prompt injection' elements (terminology rules, disclaimers) are used to enforce beneficial guardrails, not to subvert the agent.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the runtime instructions: the skill transforms scanner output or a manual description into search queries, evidence maps, and analysis questions. It does not request unrelated privileges, binaries, or credentials.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays within scope: it asks for patterns.json or manual pattern descriptions, validates input structure, and outputs structured search strategies. It does not instruct the agent to read arbitrary system files, call external endpoints, or transmit data beyond producing queries and guidance.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files (instruction-only). Nothing will be written to disk or downloaded during install.
Credentials
Requires no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. The only data inputs are user-provided pattern JSON or manual descriptions, which is appropriate for the stated function. Note: those inputs may contain sensitive IP that users should avoid pasting into third-party services.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and there are no privileged install actions. disable-model-invocation is false (normal default), meaning the agent could invoke the skill autonomously; that is not inherently problematic for this coherent, non-privileged skill but users may choose to restrict autonomous invocation if desired.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install patent-validator - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/patent-validator - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.4.0
Version 1.4.0
- No changes detected in any files for this version.
- Behavior, features, and documentation remain unchanged.
v1.2.0
**Summary:**
This update clarifies the validator's role and enhances evidence mapping. Validators now trust scanner scores, focus on evidence mapping, and simplify their output.
- Clarifies that the validator does not re-score patterns, but builds evidence maps and search strategies based on scanner output.
- Adds explicit evidence mapping ("provenance chains") for each claim angle, linking to concrete proofs (prototypes, timeline, documentation, validation).
- Updates tags for improved discoverability.
- Provides clearer guidance to users on skill boundaries and trust in scanner scores.
- Refines the output schema to include claim angles, patent signals, and evidence maps.
v1.1.1
Migrated to public GitHub repo, updated homepage URLs
v1.1.0
Patent Validator 1.1.0 — Streamlined skill description and enhanced usability.
- Shortened and clarified the main skill description for a quicker overview.
- Added tags for improved discovery and classification.
- Introduced an Agent Identity section to clarify role, boundaries, and tone.
- Updated error messages for clearer user guidance and friendlier language.
- Revised 'Next Steps' instructions for conciseness and directness.
- Improved share card format and attribution details.
- No changes to process flow, search strategy generation, or required disclaimer.
v1.0.1
URL standardization, workflow text consistency, UPL compliance updates
v1.0.0
- Initial release of Patent Validator skill.
- Generates comprehensive multi-source search strategies based on patent-scanner output or manual descriptions.
- Provides structured output including search queries, priority guidance, analysis questions, and evidence checklists.
- Emphasizes research support only—does not perform searches, reach conclusions, or provide legal advice.
- Includes robust error handling and clear input options.
- Outputs always include a mandatory disclaimer.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patent Validator?
Turn your concept analysis into search queries — research the landscape before consulting an attorney. NOT legal advice. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2326 downloads so far.
How do I install Patent Validator?
Run "/install patent-validator" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Patent Validator free?
Yes, Patent Validator is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Patent Validator support?
Patent Validator is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Patent Validator?
It is built and maintained by Lee Brown (@leegitw); the current version is v1.4.0.
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