jurisdiction-format

Jurisdiction Format: Patent Filing Compilation

Compile the patent application into filing-ready format based on: $ARGUMENTS

Analogous to /paper-compile but for patent document formatting instead of LaTeX.

Constants

• JURISDICTION = "auto" — From pipeline or args: CN, US, EP, ALL
• PATENT_TYPE = "invention" — invention (Invention Patent) or utility_model (Utility Model, CN only)
• OUTPUT_FORMAT = "markdown" — markdown (for review) or docx (for filing, requires python-docx)
• OUTPUT_DIR = "patent/output/" — Base output directory

Inputs

1. patent/CLAIMS.md — drafted claims
2. patent/specification/ — all specification sections (title, technical_field, background, summary, drawings_description, detailed_description, abstract)
3. patent/figures/ — figure descriptions and numeral index
4. patent/INVENTION_DISCLOSURE.md — for metadata

Shared References

Load ../shared-references/patent-format-cn.md for CNIPA document structure and formatting rules. Load ../shared-references/patent-format-us.md for USPTO document structure. Load ../shared-references/patent-format-ep.md for EPO document structure.

Workflow

Step 1: Determine Output Jurisdictions

From $ARGUMENTS or constant:

• CN -> Generate CNIPA format only
• US -> Generate USPTO format only
• EP -> Generate EPO format only
• ALL -> Generate all three formats

Step 2: Generate CN Format (if CN or ALL)

Output to patent/output/CN/:

Claims

• Extract claims from patent/CLAIMS.md
• Format per CNIPA conventions:
  • Independent claims: "1. A method of [subject], ... characterized in that ..."
  • Dependent claims: "2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that ..."
• Ensure correct Chinese patent terminology, including 所述 (said), 其特征在于 (characterized in that), 包括 (comprising), and 等 (and so on).

Description (说明书)

Combine all specification sections in CNIPA order:

1. Title of Invention (from title.md)
2. Technical Field (from technical_field.md)
3. Background Art (from background.md)
4. Summary of the Invention (from summary.md — split into Technical Problem/Technical Solution/Beneficial Effects)
5. Description of the Drawings (from drawings_description.md)
6. Detailed Description of the Embodiments (from detailed_description.md)

Abstract

• Extract from abstract.md
• Verify word count <= 300 Chinese characters
• Include most representative claim

Format as markdown or docx

If OUTPUT_FORMAT = "markdown":

• Write as separate .md files with clear section headers

If OUTPUT_FORMAT = "docx":

• Use python-docx to create Word documents matching CNIPA templates
• Set font to SimSun (宋体) for body, SimHei (黑体) for headers
• Standard margins (top and bottom 2.54cm, left and right 3.17cm)

Step 3: Generate US Format (if US or ALL)

Output to patent/output/US/:

Claims Section

• Number all claims sequentially (1, 2, 3, ...)
• Format per US conventions:
  • "1. A method for [purpose], comprising:"
  • "2. The method of claim 1, wherein..."
• Ensure antecedent basis is correct ("a" -> "the")

Specification

Combine all sections in USPTO order:

1. Title
2. Cross-Reference to Related Applications (if any)
3. Field of the Invention
4. Background of the Invention
5. Brief Summary of the Invention
6. Brief Description of the Drawings
7. Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments
8. Abstract

Format drawings references as "FIG. 1" (not "Figure 1").

Abstract

• Extract from abstract.md
• Verify word count <= 150 words / 2500 characters

Application Data Sheet (ADS) Template

Generate a skeleton ADS with:

• Title
• Inventor information (placeholder)
• Application type
• Entity status (small/micro/large)

Step 4: Generate EP Format (if EP or ALL)

Output to patent/output/EP/:

Claims Section

• Format in two-part form per Rule 43(1) EPC:
  • "1. A method for [purpose], comprising [known features], characterised in that [inventive features]."
• Ensure the "characterised in that" phrase is present in all independent claims

Description

Combine all sections in EPO Rule 42 order:

1. Title of the Invention
2. Technical Field
3. Background Art
4. Disclosure of the Invention (problem-solution-advantage)
5. Description of Embodiments
6. Brief Description of Drawings
7. Reference Signs List (mandatory at EPO)

Format drawings references as "FIG. 1" or "Figure 1".

Abstract

• Extract from abstract.md
• ~150 words limit

Step 5: Consistency Check

Verify across all generated formats:

• All claims are present in every format
• Claim numbering is consistent
• Reference numerals match specification across all formats
• No format-specific requirements are violated
• Language is correct for each jurisdiction (Chinese for CN, English for US/EP)

Step 6: Output Summary

Write patent/output/OUTPUT_SUMMARY.md:

## Patent Filing Documents

### Generated Files

#### CN (CNIPA)
| File | Description | Status |
|------|-------------|--------|
| 权利要求书.md | Claims in CN format | Complete |
| 说明书.md | Description in CN format | Complete |
| 说明书摘要.md | Abstract (CN) | Complete |

#### US (USPTO)
| File | Description | Status |
|------|-------------|--------|
| claims.md | Claims in US format | Complete |
| specification.md | Description in US format | Complete |
| abstract.md | Abstract (US) | Complete |
| ads_template.md | Application Data Sheet skeleton | Complete |

#### EP (EPO)
| File | Description | Status |
|------|-------------|--------|
| claims.md | Claims in EP format | Complete |
| description.md | Description in EP format | Complete |
| abstract.md | Abstract (EP) | Complete |

### Consistency Check
- [ ] All claims present in all formats
- [ ] Reference numerals consistent
- [ ] Language correct per jurisdiction

Key Rules

• Never mix jurisdiction formats; for example, do not include 其特征在于 (the Chinese phrase characterized in that) in US claims.
• Claims must be identical in technical content across jurisdictions, only the format differs.
• For CN output, verify Chinese patent terminology is correct and consistent.
• For EP output, the two-part claim form is mandatory -- every independent claim must have "characterised in that."
• Abstract word limits are jurisdiction-specific and must be verified.
• The jurisdiction-format skill does NOT modify claim content -- it reformats existing content only.
• If OUTPUT_FORMAT = "docx", check that python-docx is available; if not, fall back to markdown.