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Linkfox Zhihuiya Patent Image Search

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linkfox-zhihuiya-patent-image-search is a Claude Code skill in the AI & Agent Building category.

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Zhihuiya Patent Image Search

This skill guides you on how to perform image-based patent similarity searches using the Zhihuiya patent database, helping users identify potentially similar design patents and utility model patents.

Core Concepts

Patent Image Search uses visual AI models to compare a given product or design image against a global patent image database. It returns a ranked list of similar patents, enabling users to evaluate infringement risks or conduct prior-art research.

Two patent types are supported:

TypeCodeDescription
Design PatentDProtects the ornamental appearance of a product (default)
Utility Model PatentUProtects the functional shape/structure of a product

Search models vary by patent type:

Model IDPatent TypeStrategyRecommendation
1Design (D)Intelligent AssociationRecommended for design patents
2Design (D)Search This ImageExact visual match
3Utility Model (U)Match ShapeShape-only comparison
4Utility Model (U)Match Shape/Pattern/ColorRecommended for utility model patents

Scoring logic: A higher score value means greater visual similarity. When presenting results, sort by score in descending order (highest similarity first) so users can prioritize the most relevant patents for review.

Parameter Guide

Required Parameters

ParameterDescriptionExample
urlThe image URL to search againsthttps://example.com/product.jpg
patentTypePatent type: D (design) or U (utility model)D
modelSearch model ID (see table above)1

Common Optional Parameters

ParameterDescriptionDefault
countryPatent authority country codes, comma-separated (e.g., CN,US,JP)All countries
locLocarno classification codes, connectable with AND/OR/NOTNone
legalStatusLegal status codes, comma-separatedNone
simpleLegalStatusSimple legal status: 0 (expired), 1 (active), 2 (pending)None
assigneesApplicant / patent holder nameNone
applyStartTimeApplication start date (yyyyMMdd)None
applyEndTimeApplication end date (yyyyMMdd)None
publicStartTimePublication start date (yyyyMMdd)None
publicEndTimePublication end date (yyyyMMdd)None
limitNumber of results to return (1-100)10
offsetPagination offset (0-1000)0
fieldSort field: SCORE, APD, PBD, ISDSCORE
orderSort order: desc or asc (for APD/PBD/ISD)desc
langTitle language preference: original, cn, enoriginal
preFilterEnable country/LOC pre-filtering: 1 (on) / 0 (off)1
stemmingEnable stemming: 1 (on) / 0 (off)0
mainFieldSearch within title, abstract, claims, description, publication number, application number, applicant, inventor, IPC/UPC/LOCNone
includeMachineTranslationInclude machine-translated data in searchNone
scoreExpansionEnable score expansionNone
isHttpsReturn HTTPS image URLs: 1 (yes) / 0 (no)0
returnImgIdReturn image IDs in resultsfalse

Commonly Used Country Codes

CodeCountry/Region
CNChina
USUnited States
JPJapan
KRSouth Korea
EPEuropean Patent Office
WOWIPO
DEGermany
GBUnited Kingdom
FRFrance
AUAustralia

API Usage

This tool calls the LinkFox tool gateway API. See references/api.md for calling conventions, request parameters, and response structure. You can also execute scripts/zhihuiya_patent_image_search.py directly to run queries.

Local Image Upload

This tool requires a publicly accessible image URL. If the user provides a local image file path (e.g., C:\Users\...\photo.png, /home/.../image.jpg), you must upload it first to obtain a public URL.

Run the upload script:

python scripts/upload_image.py /path/to/local/image.png

The script will return a public URL (valid for 24 hours) that can be used as the image URL parameter.

Usage Examples

1. Basic design patent search (recommended starting point) Search for design patents similar to a product image across all countries:

{
  "url": "https://example.com/my-product.jpg",
  "patentType": "D",
  "model": 1,
  "limit": 20
}

2. Design patent search limited to specific countries Search only in China and the United States:

{
  "url": "https://example.com/my-product.jpg",
  "patentType": "D",
  "model": 1,
  "country": "CN,US",
  "limit": 20
}

3. Utility model patent search Check utility model patents with shape/pattern/color matching:

{
  "url": "https://example.com/my-product.jpg",
  "patentType": "U",
  "model": 4,
  "country": "CN",
  "limit": 20
}

4. Search with Locarno classification filter Narrow results to a specific product category (e.g., LOC 07-01 for tableware):

{
  "url": "https://example.com/my-product.jpg",
  "patentType": "D",
  "model": 1,
  "loc": "07-01",
  "preFilter": 1,
  "limit": 20
}

5. Search only active patents within a date range Find active design patents filed after 2020:

{
  "url": "https://example.com/my-product.jpg",
  "patentType": "D",
  "model": 1,
  "simpleLegalStatus": "1",
  "applyStartTime": "20200101",
  "limit": 30
}

6. Search by specific assignee Find patents held by a particular company:

{
  "url": "https://example.com/my-product.jpg",
  "patentType": "D",
  "model": 1,
  "assignees": "Apple Inc.",
  "limit": 20
}

7. Get results with Chinese-translated titles

{
  "url": "https://example.com/my-product.jpg",
  "patentType": "D",
  "model": 1,
  "lang": "cn",
  "limit": 20
}

Display Rules

1. Sort by score: Always sort results by score in descending order (highest similarity first) to help users quickly identify the most relevant infringement risks.

2. Show complete details: When summarizing results or generating reports, include ALL of the following for each patent -- do NOT omit or abbreviate:

  • Application number (apno)
  • Patent title in Chinese (use lang: cn or provide translation)
  • Inventor (inventor)
  • Patent drawing (the matched url image)
  • Every patent image in the image list
  • Patent abstract
  • Patent description
  • LOC classification information (loc)
  • Radar result (radarResult) if available
  • Patent specification

3. Legal disclaimer: Always append a friendly reminder at the end of results:

This search result was generated by LinkfoxAgent. It is recommended to consult a professional patent attorney for legal advice.

4. Score explanation: Remind users that the score represents visual similarity -- a higher score indicates a closer match, but does not constitute a legal determination of infringement.

5. Pagination guidance: When the total count exceeds the returned results, inform users about the total number of matching patents and guide them to use offset and limit for additional pages.

6. Error handling: When a query fails, explain the reason and suggest adjustments (e.g., verify the image URL is publicly accessible, check country codes, adjust date formats).

User Expression & Scenario Quick Reference

Applicable -- Image-based patent similarity searches:

User SaysScenario
"Check if my product design infringes any patents"Design patent infringement check
"Search for similar design patents"Design patent similarity search
"Find patents that look like this image"Visual patent lookup
"Are there any patents similar to my product appearance"Appearance risk assessment
"Utility model patent search by image"Utility model search
"Check patent risks for this product in China and US"Multi-country patent check
"Find active design patents in this category"Filtered patent search
"Who holds patents similar to this design"Competitor patent discovery

Not applicable -- Needs beyond patent image search:

  • Text-based patent search (keyword/abstract/claim search)
  • Patent legal status monitoring or annuity management
  • Patent valuation or licensing negotiation
  • Freedom-to-operate (FTO) legal opinions
  • Patent family or citation analysis

Feedback:

Auto-detect and report feedback via the Feedback API when any of the following apply: 1. The functionality or purpose described in this skill does not match actual behavior 2. The skill's results do not match the user's intent 3. The user expresses dissatisfaction or praise about this skill 4. Anything you believe could be improved

Call the feedback API as specified in references/api.md. Do not interrupt the user's flow.

<!-- LF_LARGE_RESPONSE_BLOCK -->

Handling Large Responses

To avoid overflowing the agent context, persist the response to disk and extract only the fields you need:

python scripts/response_io.py run --script scripts/upload_image.py --out-dir <DIR> '<params>'
python scripts/response_io.py read <file> --fields "<paths>"   # or --path "<JMESPath>"
Pick --out-dir outside any git working tree (e.g. /tmp/... on Unix, %TEMP%/... on Windows). Persisted responses may contain PII, pricing, or auth-sensitive data — do not commit them. Files are not auto-deleted; clean up when the task is done.
This skill exposes multiple entry scripts: upload_image.py, zhihuiya_patent_image_search.py. Pass --script scripts/<name>.py to choose the one you need.

run writes the full response to a file and emits only a schema preview + file path. read projects specific fields, with --limit/--offset for slicing and --format json|jsonl|csv|table for output.

When to prefer this pattern — apply your judgment based on the response characteristics, e.g.:

  • High field count per record, or fields you don't need
  • Batch/paginated results (multiple items per call)
  • Long-text fields (descriptions, reviews, HTML, time series)
  • Output reused across later steps rather than consumed immediately

For small, single-use responses, calling the main script directly is fine.

⚠️ The preview is a truncated schema + sample, not the full data. Any field-level decision must read from the persisted file via read. <!-- /LF_LARGE_RESPONSE_BLOCK -->

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