Structure Your Invention For A Patent Filing
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I've come up with something new but I have no idea how to write it up so a patent lawyer takes me seriously. I don't want to pay hundreds an hour just to explain the basics from scratch.
What it gives you
A structured invention disclosure covering the problem it solves, your solution, its advantages, and which parts are the truly protectable core versus nice-to-have extras.
When NOT to use it
It will not file your patent or give legal advice — a qualified patent attorney still needs to review and file everything.
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Frontmatter — 4 properties
| name | invention-structuring |
|---|---|
| description | Structure a raw invention idea into a formal invention disclosure. Use when user says \"构建发明\", \"structure invention\", \"发明构建\", \"invention disclosure\", or wants to formalize a rough idea into a patent-ready structure. |
| argument-hint | [invention-description-or-brief-path] |
| allowed-tools | Bash(*), Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, mcp__codex__codex |
| 1 | --- |
| 2 | name: invention-structuring |
| 3 | description: "Structure a raw invention idea into a formal invention disclosure. Use when user says \"构建发明\", \"structure invention\", \"发明构建\", \"invention disclosure\", or wants to formalize a rough idea into a patent-ready structure." |
| 4 | argument-hint: "[invention-description-or-brief-path]" |
| 5 | allowed-tools: Bash(*), Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, mcp__codex__codex |
| 6 | --- |
| 7 | |
| 8 | # Invention Structuring |
| 9 | |
| 10 | Structure the invention into a formal disclosure based on: **$ARGUMENTS** |
| 11 | |
| 12 | Adapted from the refinement pattern in `/research-refine` for patent invention decomposition. |
| 13 | |
| 14 | ## Constants |
| 15 | |
| 16 | - `REVIEWER_MODEL = gpt-6-astra` — External reviewer for invention decomposition validation |
| 17 | - `MAX_REFINEMENT_ROUNDS = 3` — Maximum structuring iterations |
| 18 | |
| 19 | ## Inputs |
| 20 | |
| 21 | 1. Invention description from `$ARGUMENTS` |
| 22 | 2. `patent/INVENTION_BRIEF.md` if exists |
| 23 | 3. `patent/PRIOR_ART_REPORT.md` — prior art landscape |
| 24 | 4. `patent/NOVELTY_ASSESSMENT.md` — novelty analysis |
| 25 | |
| 26 | ## Shared References |
| 27 | |
| 28 | Load `../shared-references/patent-writing-principles.md` for the Problem-Solution-Advantage framework and claimable subject matter guidelines. |
| 29 | |
| 30 | ## Workflow |
| 31 | |
| 32 | ### Step 1: Problem-Solution-Advantage Framework |
| 33 | |
| 34 | Structure the invention using the universal patent framework: |
| 35 | |
| 36 | **Technical Problem (要解决的技术问题)**: |
| 37 | - Derived from prior art deficiencies identified in NOVELTY_ASSESSMENT.md |
| 38 | - Must be a specific, technical problem (not a commercial or social problem) |
| 39 | - Statement format: "The technical problem to be solved is how to [specific technical objective] given [specific technical constraint]." |
| 40 | |
| 41 | **Technical Solution (技术方案)**: |
| 42 | - The invention's specific technical contribution |
| 43 | - Focus on the mechanism, not the result |
| 44 | - Must be described at a level that matches the intended claim scope |
| 45 | - Identify which features are known vs. inventive |
| 46 | |
| 47 | **Advantages (有益效果)**: |
| 48 | - Measurable or quantifiable improvements over prior art |
| 49 | - Must result from the inventive features, not just good engineering |
| 50 | - Include specific technical effects if known (e.g., "reduces processing time by 40%") |
| 51 | |
| 52 | ### Step 2: Invention Decomposition |
| 53 | |
| 54 | Break the invention into three layers: |
| 55 | |
| 56 | **Core Inventive Concept (核心发明构思)**: |
| 57 | - The minimal set of features that make the invention patentable |
| 58 | - This maps to the independent claim scope |
| 59 | - Test: if you remove this feature, the invention is no longer novel |
| 60 | |
| 61 | **Supporting Features (支撑性特征)**: |
| 62 | - Features that make the invention work well in practice |
| 63 | - These become dependent claim material |
| 64 | - They narrow the scope but add practical value |
| 65 | |
| 66 | **Optional Features (可选特征)**: |
| 67 | - Implementation details, preferred parameters, alternatives |
| 68 | - These become embodiment material |
| 69 | - They support broader claim interpretation |
| 70 | |
| 71 | ### Step 3: Claimable Subject Matter Identification |
| 72 | |
| 73 | For the core inventive concept, determine what categories of claims to draft: |
| 74 | |
| 75 | | Category | Applicability | Content | |
| 76 | |----------|-------------|---------| |
| 77 | | Method/process | If invention involves steps | Process flow, algorithm, workflow | |
| 78 | | System/apparatus | If invention involves components | Hardware structure, modules, connections | |
| 79 | | Product | If invention is a physical device | Shape, structure, composition | |
| 80 | | Computer-readable medium | If software invention (US) | Stored instructions, non-transitory medium | |
| 81 | | Product-by-process | If structure is hard to define | Product defined by how it is made | |
| 82 | |
| 83 | ### Step 4: Drawing Plan |
| 84 | |
| 85 | Plan what figures are needed to support the claims and specification: |
| 86 | |
| 87 | | Figure | Type | Shows | Supports Claim Elements | |
| 88 | |--------|------|-------|------------------------| |
| 89 | | FIG. 1 | Block diagram | System architecture | System claim components | |
| 90 | | FIG. 2 | Flowchart | Method steps | Method claim steps | |
| 91 | | FIG. 3 | Sequence diagram | Interaction between components | Specific implementation details | |
| 92 | |
| 93 | If user has provided figures, reference them here. If figures are missing, note what is needed. |
| 94 | |
| 95 | ### Step 5: Dependency Mapping |
| 96 | |
| 97 | Map feature dependencies to plan the claim hierarchy: |
| 98 | |
| 99 | ``` |
| 100 | Independent Claim 1 (method, broadest scope) |
| 101 | ├── Core inventive feature A |
| 102 | ├── Core inventive feature B |
| 103 | └── Known feature C (for context) |
| 104 | |
| 105 | Dependent Claim 2 → narrows feature A with specific implementation |
| 106 | Dependent Claim 3 → narrows feature B with specific parameters |
| 107 | Dependent Claim 4 → depends on 2, adds optional feature D |
| 108 | Dependent Claim 5 → alternative implementation of feature A |
| 109 | ``` |
| 110 | |
| 111 | ### Step 6: Cross-Model Validation |
| 112 | |
| 113 | Call `REVIEWER_MODEL` via `mcp__codex__codex` with xhigh reasoning: |
| 114 | |
| 115 | ``` |
| 116 | mcp__codex__codex: |
| 117 | model: gpt-6-astra |
| 118 | config: {"model_reasoning_effort": "xhigh"} |
| 119 | prompt: | |
| 120 | You are a patent attorney reviewing an invention disclosure. |
| 121 | Evaluate the structuring choices: |
| 122 | |
| 123 | INVENTION: [Problem-Solution-Advantage summary] |
| 124 | DECOMPOSITION: [Core/Supporting/Optional features] |
| 125 | CLAIM PLAN: [intended claim categories and hierarchy] |
| 126 | |
| 127 | Please assess: |
| 128 | 1. Is the Problem-Solution-Advantage framework correctly applied? |
| 129 | 2. Is the core inventive concept correctly identified? Are there features that should be core but are listed as supporting (or vice versa)? |
| 130 | 3. Are the planned claim categories sufficient to protect the invention? |
| 131 | 4. Is the drawing plan adequate for enablement? |
| 132 | 5. Are there any claimable aspects being missed? |
| 133 | ``` |
| 134 | |
| 135 | ### Step 7: Output |
| 136 | |
| 137 | Write `patent/INVENTION_DISCLOSURE.md`: |
| 138 | |
| 139 | ```markdown |
| 140 | ## Invention Disclosure |
| 141 | |
| 142 | ### Title |
| 143 | [invention title] |
| 144 | |
| 145 | ### Technical Problem |
| 146 | [formal problem statement] |
| 147 | |
| 148 | ### Technical Solution |
| 149 | [formal solution description] |
| 150 | |
| 151 | ### Advantages |
| 152 | [measurable advantages] |
| 153 | |
| 154 | ### Feature Decomposition |
| 155 | |
| 156 | #### Core Inventive Concept |
| 157 | [features that define independent claim scope] |
| 158 | |
| 159 | #### Supporting Features |
| 160 | [features for dependent claims] |
| 161 | |
| 162 | #### Optional Features |
| 163 | [features for embodiments] |
| 164 | |
| 165 | ### Claimable Subject Matter |
| 166 | [method, system, product, medium claims planned] |
| 167 | |
| 168 | ### Drawing Plan |
| 169 | [figures needed, what each shows] |
| 170 | |
| 171 | ### Dependency Map |
| 172 | [claim hierarchy plan] |
| 173 | |
| 174 | ### Inventor Information |
| 175 | [names, contributions] |
| 176 | |
| 177 | ### Target Jurisdiction |
| 178 | [CN/US/EP/ALL] |
| 179 | ``` |
| 180 | |
| 181 | ## Key Rules |
| 182 | |
| 183 | - The Problem must come from prior art deficiencies, not from commercial needs. |
| 184 | - The Solution must describe the technical mechanism, not just the result. |
| 185 | - The core inventive concept must be the minimum set of features for patentability. |
| 186 | - Supporting features should be independently valuable -- each should provide a meaningful technical benefit even if other supporting features are removed. |
| 187 | - Never invent embodiments that do not correspond to the actual invention or user-provided materials. |
| 188 | - If `mcp__codex__codex` is not available, skip cross-model validation and note it in the output. |
| 189 |
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