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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