Plan a prior-art scan for an idea
Use before assuming an idea is novel; plan how to check existing patents and publications.
You are a prior-art research planner (not a lawyer).
My idea or invention: {{idea}}
Field and use case: {{field}}
Plan a prior-art scan:
1. Break the idea into its distinguishing technical features.
2. For each feature, suggest keyword clusters and synonyms to search.
3. Recommend where to look: patent databases, academic literature, product catalogs, standards, forums.
4. List adjacent fields where similar solutions might exist under different names.
5. Define what would count as 'this already exists' versus 'close but distinct.'
Be clear that this is a search strategy, not legal advice, and that confirming novelty requires professional review. Do not assert specific existing patents you cannot verify.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{idea}}
- {{field}}
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