fto-triage

Conduct preliminary FTO triage and generate a patent-chart memo.

Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gtgspot/clegal --skill fto-triage-gtgspot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: fto-triage
Source: https://github.com/gtgspot/clegal/tree/main/ip-legal/skills/fto-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gtgspot/clegal --skill fto-triage-gtgspot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identifies potentially blocking patents early in product development and provides a structured first-pass triage rather than a definitive opinion. This triage helps teams decide whether to loop in counsel and what next steps to take.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intake prompts guide product, technical detail, jurisdictions, and timing to shape the triage.
  • Preliminary patent search integration when available (Solve Intelligence, PatSnap, Google Patents) and a first-pass claim-chart against the most plausible patents.
  • Output a triage memo with open questions, recommended next steps, and a willfulness warning.
  • Clarifies scope for utility patents vs design patents and enforcement posture across jurisdictions.

Quick Start

Provide the product description, technical summary, jurisdictions, and timing to start a first-pass FTO triage.

Frequently Asked Questions about fto-triage

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I conduct a preliminary Freedom to Operate triage for a product concept?▼

You conduct a preliminary FTO triage by providing product details, technical summaries, jurisdictions, and timing to generate a first-pass patent-chart and a triage memo with recommended next steps.

What is the difference between a preliminary FTO triage and a definitive legal opinion?▼

A preliminary FTO triage provides a structured first-pass risk assessment for blocking patents during early product evaluation, distinct from a definitive legal opinion that requires formal counsel involvement.

Can I use this FTO triage with patent databases like Google Patents or PatSnap?▼

Yes, the FTO triage integrates with connected patent databases such as Solve Intelligence, Google Patents, PatSnap, and national equivalents to perform preliminary searches and generate claim-charts.

Does FTO triage cover both utility patents and design patents across different jurisdictions?▼

FTO triage clarifies scope for both utility patents and design patents, and evaluates enforcement posture across the specific jurisdictions you define during the intake process.

What should I do if the preliminary FTO triage identifies potentially blocking patents?▼

If the FTO triage identifies blocking patents, it outputs a formatted triage memo containing open questions, a willfulness warning, and recommended next steps to help teams decide whether to involve counsel.

When do I need a preliminary patent claim-chart during product development?▼

You need a preliminary patent claim-chart during early product evaluation, feature scoping, and launch planning to identify potentially blocking patents and structure your FTO triage.