AI Prompt: Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Report First Draft with Risk Mapping
Produces a freedom-to-operate report skeleton with claim-element mapping, infringement risk ratings, defenses, and design-around suggestions.
The Prompt
Variables (4)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{product_description}} | Product or Process Description | An autonomous warehouse robot using LiDAR + RGB-D sensor fusion with ROS2 navigation stack and a swappable battery module. |
| {{target_jurisdictions}} | Target Jurisdictions | US, EP, CN, JP |
| {{cpc_codes_if_known}} | Technology Field (CPC Codes) | B25J 9/16, G05D 1/02 |
| {{client_position}} | Client Position | startup seeking investment |
Expected Output
A multi-section FTO draft (feature breakdown, blocking-patent table with verified-only citations, design-arounds, Red/Yellow/Green overall risk) ready for attorney verification against the actual patent record.
Usage Notes
This is a first draft, not a written opinion. Verify every patent citation against the issuing office's database, pull the prosecution history for any HIGH-risk reference, and confirm claim construction before relying on the risk rating. Saves 15–25 hours versus starting from a blank page.
Originally featured in: AI for IP Attorneys: Patent Analysis, Licensing Agreements & FTO Reports (2026)
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* These prompts are drafting and analysis aids for licensed attorneys. They are not legal advice and do not replace professional judgment. AI output can contain errors, including invented citations and incorrect deadlines: verify every fact, figure, authority and deadline against primary sources before relying on it. Rules vary by jurisdiction, and you remain responsible for the final work product.