patent_search

Search Google Patents and Espacenet for structured patent metadata.

1|Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hellonish/singularity --skill patent-search-hellonish
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: patent_search
Source: https://github.com/hellonish/singularity/tree/main/SKILLS/tier1_retrieval/patent_search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hellonish/singularity --skill patent-search-hellonish

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates targeted patent searches across databases like Google Patents and Espacenet to retrieve structured prior-art metadata and IP landscape information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-database search: Query Google Patents and Espacenet to collect relevant patent records.
  • Metadata extraction: Parse patent numbers, assignees, filing dates, and abstracts into a standardized format.
  • Use Case: Validate novelty for inventions, perform freedom-to-operate checks, and map technology trends.

Quick Start

Provide a patent query and run patent_search to retrieve matching patent records.

Frequently Asked Questions about patent_search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search prior art across Google Patents and Espacenet for novelty checks?▼

To search prior art across Google Patents and Espacenet for novelty checks, provide a clear textual query to retrieve structured patent metadata, including patent numbers, assignees, filing dates, and abstracts.

What is cross-database patent metadata extraction and how does it work?▼

Cross-database patent metadata extraction is the process of querying multiple sources like Google Patents and Espacenet to parse patent numbers, assignees, filing dates, and abstracts into a standardized, consistent schema.

Can I map the technology landscape for biotech and manufacturing inventions?▼

You can map the technology landscape for biotech and manufacturing inventions by running targeted textual queries to cross-verify relevant patent records from at least two search databases.

Does patent prior art search work without external dependencies?▼

Patent prior art search operates without external dependencies by directly querying Google Patents and Espacenet through a textual input to cross-verify and output structured intellectual property records.

What is the best way to verify freedom-to-operate using patent search databases?▼

The best way to verify freedom-to-operate is to use a cross-database search approach that retrieves and cross-verifies standardized patent metadata from both Google Patents and Espacenet.