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fto-triage

Freedom-to-operate triage — a structured first look at potentially blocking patents, not an FTO opinion. Use when a product, process, or feature is being evaluated for blocking patents, when asked whether anything stops a launch, or to build a claim-chart first pass against the most plausible patents before patent counsel review. This skill never concludes a product is clear to launch.

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# /fto-triage

**This is not a freedom-to-operate opinion.** A formal FTO opinion requires a
comprehensive search, full claim construction, and element-by-element
infringement analysis by registered patent counsel. Patent infringement is
strict liability; willful infringement triples damages. A "no obvious blocking
patents" result from this skill means the triage didn't find one — it does
not mean the product is clear.

## Instructions

1. Read `~/.claude/plugins/config/claude-for-legal/ip-legal/CLAUDE.md`. If it
   contains `[PLACEHOLDER]`, stop and direct to `/ip-legal:cold-start-interview`.
2. Follow the workflow below.