invention-intake

Screen invention disclosures through six evaluation screens and output a structured memo.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, first-pass screening of invention disclosures by a non-specialist to determine whether to pursue a prior-art search, escalation to attorney review, or decline.

It is explicitly a first-pass screen, not a patentability opinion, and it documents the required steps: novelty signals, obviousness flags, §101 eligibility, public disclosure/bar dates, detectability, and strategic value, with guidance to route outputs to the matter folder or practice outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intake prompts for essential details: what is the invention, problem it solves, how it differs, inventors, public disclosures, status, and technology area.
  • Runs six screens (novelty signals, obviousness flags, §101 eligibility, public disclosure/bar dates, detectability, strategic value) with per-screen verdicts and one-line reasoning, culminating in a memo and bottom-line decision.
  • Supports matter context loading, practice-profile routing, and the recommended next steps (prior-art search, further questions, or decline).

Quick Start

Provide the invention disclosure to the tool and answer the seven intake questions when prompted.

Frequently Asked Questions about invention-intake

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

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How do I screen invention disclosures for patentability without a legal background?▼

Screen invention disclosures by answering intake prompts regarding the problem solved and inventors, then applying six evaluation screens like novelty signals and eligibility to generate a structured memo for attorney review.

What is the first-pass invention intake process for triaging new patent disclosures?▼

The first-pass invention intake process runs six evaluation screens covering novelty, obviousness, and public disclosure bar dates, culminating in a structured memo with a bottom-line decision to pursue a prior-art search or decline.

How do I determine if an invention disclosure warrants a prior-art search?▼

Determine whether to pursue a prior-art search by evaluating the invention through six intake screens, including strategic value and detectability, which produce a defined bottom-line decision and recommended next steps.

Can I use an automated intake tool to check Section 101 eligibility and public disclosure bar dates?▼

Yes, an automated intake tool can check Section 101 eligibility and public disclosure bar dates by guiding non-lawyer users through structured screening questions and producing per-screen verdicts with one-line reasoning.

Does first-pass patent screening replace a formal patentability opinion?▼

No, first-pass patent screening does not replace a formal patentability opinion, as it explicitly serves as a triage mechanism to route outputs to a matter folder for final attorney review and escalation.

What are the limitations of using intake screening for academic or in-house patent disclosures?▼

Intake screening for academic or in-house patent disclosures is limited to first-pass triage, requiring final attorney review, and cannot issue formal patentability opinions or substitute comprehensive legal analysis.