Patent professionals spend hundreds of hours on prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses. KTH Law's PatentWorkflow AI is a free, open-source web application that generates production-ready n8n workflow configurations - turning complex, multi-step patent analysis into automated pipelines powered by large language models.
PatentFlow AI landing page: configure Prior Art and FTO workflows
| Prior Art Search | FTO Analysis |
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The Prior Art workflow automates the discovery |
The Freedom to Operate workflow determines whether a product may infringe existing patent claims. Unlike prior art search, FTO is claimcentric - it maps product features directly to structured claim elements and quantifies infringement risk. |
| 1. Feature Extraction - structured technical features from specs | 1. Feature-to-Claim Mapping - functional similarity analysis |
| 2. Query & Retrieval - multi-source patent database search | 2. Claim Parsing - structured decomposition of limitations |
| 3. Iterative Filtering - semantic similarity and CPC/IPC overlap | 3. Coverage Analysis - full match, partial overlap, or no match |
| 4. Disclosure Analysis - feature-to-patent evidence mapping | 4. Legal Review - risk assessment and design around options |
| 5. Human Review - attorney validation and strategy |
The Workflow Builder
The visual Workflow Builder provides an intuitive interface for configuring patent analysis parameters. Users select the workflow type, enter product details, choose an AI model (GPT-5/GPT-5.2, Claude 4.6, etc.), pick patent data sources, and generate production-ready n8n JSON - downloadable with a single click.
Workflow Builder: configure parameters and generate n8n JSON for import
Getting Started
PatentFlow AI is completely free and open source. No account required - visit the web app, configure your workflow, and download the n8n JSON.
- Visit patent-n8n-flows.lovable.app
- Choose Prior Art Search or FTO Analysis
- Enter product name and technical features
- Select AI model and patent data sources
- Generate and download n8n workflow JSON
- Import into n8n and configure API
credentials - Activate/publish
You can also fork the project from github:
ℹ AVAILABLE ON GITHUB Fork it. Extend it. Contribute workflows: github.com/kthlaw/patent-n8n-flows
About the Author and Firm
This analysis is provided by Kama Thuo, PLLC, an engineering & technology law firm focused on patents, AI, and wireless telecom law. Brian Kibet is a multidisciplinary professional with expertise in wireless engineering, paralegal practice, and software development. With a strong background in AI and automation, he designs intelligent workflows for intellectual property processes, with a focus on patent-related work, bridging the gap between technical innovation and legal strategy.
Whether you are an inventor seeking to license your technology or a company navigating an IP dispute, our firm has the technical and legal expertise to protect your interests. Reach out to us to see how we can assist you at www.kthlaw.com/patents, or explore our AI-powered legal services at https://www.kthlaw.com/ai.