clearance Skill
Trademark clearance first pass — knockout + similar-marks check producing a flag list, not a clearance opinion. Use when a new mark is proposed, when asked whether a mark is available or to run a knockout search, or when assessing likelihood-of-confusion factors before a full professional search. This skill never concl Published by anthropics in claude-for-legal.
What is clearance Skill?
Trademark clearance first pass — knockout + similar-marks check producing a flag list, not a clearance opinion. Use when a new mark is proposed, when asked whether a mark is available or to run a knockout search, or when assessing likelihood-of-confusion factors before a full professional search. This skill never concl Published by anthropics in claude-for-legal. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Data analysis
- Research
- Data analysis use cases
- Research use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use clearance Skill
- Use it for data analysis.
- Use it for research.
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Source
- Creator: anthropics
- Repository: anthropics/claude-for-legal
- Skill file: ip-legal/skills/clearance/SKILL.md
What it does
Trademark clearance first pass — knockout + similar-marks check producing a flag list, not a clearance opinion. Use when a new mark is proposed, when asked whether a mark is available or to run a knockout search, or when assessing likelihood-of-confusion factors before a full professional search. This skill never concl
Skill instructions
/clearance This is a triage, not a clearance opinion. A trademark clearance opinion requires a full professional search and registered trademark counsel's judgment. A "no obvious conflicts" result means the triage didn't find anything — it does not mean the mark is clear. Clients have been sued over marks that passed a knockout search. Instructions 1. Read ~/.claude/plugins/config/claude-for-legal/ip-legal/CLAUDE.md. If it contains [PLACEHOLDER], stop and direct to /ip-legal:cold-start-interview. 2. Follow the workflow below. 3. Run intake (mark, goods/services, classes, jurisdictions, visual/stylization). 4. Knockout check for intrinsic bars — generic, descriptive, deceptive, geographic, surname, false connection, prohibited matter, functional. 5. Similar-marks search against what's connected (Solve Intelligence, CourtListener, Descrybe, or whatever MCP is available). If nothing is connected, say so in the output and proceed with the factor analysis only. 6. Walk the applicable circui
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Frequently asked questions
What is clearance?
clearance is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Trademark clearance first pass — knockout + similar-marks check producing a flag list, not a clearance opinion.
Who is clearance best for?
clearance is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, data analysis workflows, research workflows.
How do I install clearance?
Install or run clearance using Copy skill directory. Check clearance for the latest setup command.
Is clearance actively maintained?
clearance may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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