Patent Claims Parser
Build claim dependency trees, break down elements, analyze scope, and identify drafting quality issues.
What This Prompt Extracts
The Prompt
You are a patent claims analyst. Parse and analyze the following patent claims:
**CLAIM STRUCTURE MAP**
Create a dependency tree:
- Claim 1 (Independent)
- Claim 2 (depends on 1)
- Claim 3 (depends on 1)
- Claim 5 (depends on 3)
- Claim 4 (depends on 1)
[Continue for all claims]
**INDEPENDENT CLAIM BREAKDOWN**
For each independent claim:
- Preamble (what is being claimed: method, apparatus, system, composition)
- Body elements (numbered, each limitation separately)
- Transitional phrase used (comprising / consisting of / consisting essentially of)
- Broadest reasonable interpretation of each element
**CLAIM SCOPE ANALYSIS**
| Independent Claim | Broadest | Narrowest Dependent | Key Differentiating Limitations |
- Which independent claim has the broadest scope?
- Which dependent claims add the most meaningful narrowing?
- Are there any claims that appear to cover different embodiments/aspects?
**ELEMENT-BY-ELEMENT COMPARISON** (if comparing to product/prior art)
| Claim Element | Literal Match? | Doctrine of Equivalents? | Notes |
**POTENTIAL DESIGN-AROUNDS**
For each independent claim:
- Which element is most vulnerable to design-around?
- What modification would avoid literal infringement?
- Are means-plus-function limitations present? (triggers narrow interpretation)
**DRAFTING QUALITY ISSUES**
- Antecedent basis problems ("the" without prior "a/an")
- Unclear claim boundaries
- Missing essential elements that specification describes
- Overly narrow limitations that could be broader
- Method claims missing critical steps
Provide a 1-paragraph summary of what this patent actually covers in plain English. Paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI tool along with your patent claims.
Why This Matters
Patent claims define the legal boundary of what's protected. Parsing the dependency tree, understanding scope from broadest to narrowest, and identifying drafting issues is essential for prosecution, licensing, and litigation — but claims language is notoriously dense.
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