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Patent Analyzer — Version 1.1.0 — Last updated March 2026

This tool does NOT provide legal advice. It is NOT a substitute for a registered patent attorney. Patent decisions involve complex legal analysis that AI cannot reliably perform. Do not make filing decisions based solely on this tool's output. Always consult a registered patent attorney before making any filing, licensing, or enforcement decisions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Patent Analyzer ("the Software"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Software.

2. What Patent Analyzer Is

Patent Analyzer is a free, open-source Windows desktop application that uses the Anthropic Claude API to run a 6-stage patent feasibility analysis pipeline. It takes an invention description as input and produces a report covering prior art research, patentability assessment, and IP strategy recommendations. Patent Analyzer is a research and educational tool — it is not a law firm, not a patent search service, and not a substitute for professional legal counsel.

3. License

Patent Analyzer is released under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute the software subject to the terms of that license.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

4. No Warranty

Patent Analyzer is provided without any warranty. The authors and contributors make no guarantees that:

5. Patent-Specific Risks and User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for how you use Patent Analyzer and any decisions you make based on its output. By using this software, you acknowledge and accept the following:

5.1 This Is Not Legal Advice

Nothing produced by Patent Analyzer constitutes legal advice. The analysis does not create an attorney-client relationship. No attorney-client privilege attaches to any information you enter into or receive from this software. The output does not constitute a formal patentability opinion, freedom-to-operate opinion, or any other form of legal opinion. The author of this tool is not a lawyer. The AI system that generates the analysis is not a lawyer.

5.2 AI Output May Be Wrong

AI language models can and do produce outputs that are incorrect, fabricated, or misleading. In the patent context, this includes but is not limited to:

You must independently verify every factual claim, patent number, case citation, and legal conclusion before relying on it.

5.3 Decisions You Should Not Make Based on This Tool Alone

Do not use this tool as the sole basis for:

The landscape assessment labels used in this tool (such as “LANDSCAPE FAVORS FILING” or “SIGNIFICANT OBSTACLES IDENTIFIED”) are research indicators, not legal recommendations. They should not be treated as a substitute for professional legal judgment.

5.4 API Costs

Patent Analyzer uses the Anthropic Claude API, which charges for usage based on tokens processed. You are solely responsible for monitoring your API usage and costs. The cost estimates in the documentation are approximate and may not reflect your actual usage.

5.5 AI Limitations

AI-generated patent analysis may contain:

You must independently verify every factual claim, patent number, case citation, and legal conclusion before relying on it for any purpose.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the authors and contributors of Patent Analyzer shall not be liable for any:

This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and whether or not the authors were advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the authors and contributors of Patent Analyzer from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the software, including but not limited to claims related to patent filing decisions, IP strategy, or reliance on AI-generated analysis.

8. No Professional Advice

Nothing produced by Patent Analyzer constitutes professional advice of any kind — including but not limited to legal, patent, intellectual property, business, or financial advice. The output is intended for educational and research purposes only. Always consult a registered patent attorney for patent-related decisions and qualified professionals for business and financial decisions.

9. Age Requirement

Patent Analyzer is intended for users aged 18 and older. If you are under 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian's permission to use this software.

10. Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated with new releases of Patent Analyzer. Continued use of the software after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Colorado.

12. Contact

For questions about these terms, security concerns, or to report a vulnerability:

© 2026 Scott Converse. Patent Analyzer is released under the MIT License.