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prior-art-search-strategy
A strategic search methodology for patent prior art investigation. The 'prior-art-researcher' agent must use this skill's search strategies, classification code system, and analysis frameworks when searching prior art and determining novelty and inventive step. Used for 'prior art search', 'novelty determination', 'inventive step analysis', etc. Note: Claim drafting or specification writing is outside the scope of this skill.
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# Prior Art Search Strategy — Prior Art Search Strategy Guide
Search strategies, IPC/CPC classification utilization, and analysis frameworks for systematic prior art investigation.
## 3-Phase Search Strategy Framework
### Phase 1: Invention Decomposition
```
Invention -> Technical Problem -> Solution Means -> Components
Decomposition Matrix:
| Component | Function | Relationship | Tech Field | Core Keywords |
|-----------|----------|-------------|-----------|--------------|