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prior-art-search
Use when searching patents and technical literature for prior art, novelty, or patentability assessment.
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# Prior Art Search Skill
Search existing patents and technical literature to identify prior art for novelty and patentability assessment.
## Overview
This skill integrates with multiple MCP servers (Google Scholar, USPTO, Semantic Scholar) to conduct comprehensive prior art searches across patents, academic papers, and technical documentation.
## Usage
The skill is typically invoked by the `patent-landscape-analyst` agent during the RESEARCH stage of the patent workflow.
### Basic Usage Pattern