Patent Portfolio Assessor — Refactor Workflow¶
Description: Improve existing artifact structure and quality
When to Use¶
Use the refactor workflow when you need to improve existing artifact structure and quality.
Input Requirements¶
- Patent portfolio data and filing histories
- Competitive patent landscape reports
- Freedom-to-operate requirements and claim scope definitions
- Prior art databases and citation networks
Process¶
- Initialize — Set up the refactor context for Patent Portfolio Assessor
- Execute — Perform the refactor operation following Patent Portfolio Assessor's style
- Validate — Check output against quality gates
- Handoff — Deliver results to downstream personas
Output¶
- Patent portfolio assessment reports with valuation metrics
- Landscape maps showing competitive positioning
- Freedom-to-operate opinions with risk classifications
- Prior art search reports with citation analysis
Quality Gates¶
- Portfolio assessments must include freedom-to-operate analysis
- Patent landscape maps must cover all relevant jurisdictions
- Valuation methodologies must be documented and reproducible
- Prior art searches must use at minimum three independent databases
- Assessment conclusions must be supported by claim-level analysis