Patent Prior Art Research: Deep Analysis
Every innovation is tested against the world’s patent landscape. Every claim is validated through dual-AI assessment.
Keep It Super Simple 3-Tier
Quick Tier (30 seconds)
We ran 330+ patent searches across 52 query vectors to validate our innovations. The PPP/Economic Equity mechanism (our “crown jewel”) has NO prior art. Other innovations have varying levels of coverage.
Standard Tier (5 minutes)
[Summary table below]
Deep Tier (Academic)
[Full research documents in RAW_RESULTS folder]
Innovation Classification
CROWN JEWELS — Display in The Hexagon/Hall
These innovations have been confirmed as genuinely novel through comprehensive prior art searches:
| Innovation | Prior Art Status | Protection | Hexagon Display |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPP/Economic Equity Differential | ❌ NO PRIOR ART | PRIMARY PATENT | Central Pedestal |
| Ghost Credits (Regulatory Design) | ⚠️ Novel Combination | NARROW CLAIMS | Secondary Pedestal |
NARROW CLAIMS — Secondary Display
These have partial novelty, with specific implementations being novel while general concepts are covered:
| Innovation | Prior Art Status | Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Cost+20% (83.3%/16.7%) | Specific formula novel | Narrow claims |
| Three-Gear Currency (Integrated) | Novel as system | Integration claims |
SUPPORTING TRADE SECRETS — Not Displayed as Inventions
These have significant prior art and are protected through trade secret, not patent:
| Innovation | Prior Art Status | Protection |
|---|---|---|
| MARKS (#13) | Stack Overflow (2009+) | Trade secret |
| Service Exchange | Time banking extensive | Trade secret |
Dual-AI Valuation Methodology
The Process
Each innovation undergoes a rigorous dual-assessment:
- Prior Art Search — Perplexity Patents Deep Research (60-80+ patents per query)
- Search Log Capture — Full methodology preserved with all patents reviewed
- KNIGHT Assessment — Internal valuation with metrics framework
- PAWN Query Generation — Independent assessment prompt created
- PAWN Assessment — Online Perplexity provides independent valuation
- Comparison Analysis — KNIGHT vs PAWN divergences analyzed
- Final Classification — Crown Jewel, Narrow Claim, or Trade Secret
Metrics Framework
Each innovation is assessed on:
| Metric | Scale | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility Score | 1-10 | Patent viability based on prior art |
| Internal Value | $-$$$$ | Competitive advantage, legal protection |
| External Value | $-$$$$ | Investor appeal, licensing potential |
| Timeframes | NOW to 50yr | Value trajectory over time |
| Synergy Multiplier | 1x-10x | Value when combined with other innovations |
Research Summary by Innovation
1. PPP/Economic Equity Differential — CROWN JEWEL
Claim: Automatic purchasing power equalization through complementary currency issuance based on differential between participant’s local currency value and platform baseline.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Prior Art Status | ❌ NO DIRECT PRIOR ART |
| Patents Searched | 80+ across 11 query vectors |
| Feasibility Score | 10/10 |
| KNIGHT Value (NOW) | $$$$ Internal, $$$$ External |
| PAWN Value (NOW) | $$$ Internal, $$ External |
| Agreement | 90%+ (divergence on “prove it first”) |
Key Finding: The P(i) → differential → currency issuance formula appears in NO patent, patent application, or blockchain UBI project.
Novel Elements Confirmed:
- ❌ NO PRIOR ART: Automatic PPP equalization through currency issuance
- ❌ NO PRIOR ART: Equal internal purchasing power across entry currencies
- ❌ NO PRIOR ART: Effort-debt currencies (Marks) as gap representation
- ❌ NO PRIOR ART: Surplus-storage currencies (Joules) at locked rate
[Deep Research: PPP_DIFFERENTIAL_SEARCH_LOG.md]
2. Ghost Credits (#1144) — REGULATORY-BY-DESIGN
Claim: Non-monetary practice currency with five integrated constraints: (1) zero cash value, (2) non-purchasable, (3) non-transferable, (4) auto-expiring (30 days), (5) zero redemption value.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Prior Art Status | ⚠️ Partial — no single reference combines all five |
| Patents Searched | 50+ across 9 query vectors |
| Feasibility Score | 9/10 |
| KNIGHT Value (NOW) | $$$$ Internal, $$$ External |
| PAWN Value (NOW) | $$$ Internal, $$$ External |
| Agreement | 95%+ |
Key Finding: Individual constraints have prior art; the COMBINATION of all five with explicit SEC/FinCEN compliance design is novel.
Regulatory Positioning:
- ✅ VALIDATED: Fails ALL Howey Test prongs (not a security)
- ✅ VALIDATED: FinCEN exempt (no money transmission)
- ✅ VALIDATED: SEC TurnKey Jet framework supports design
[Deep Research: GHOST_CREDITS_SEARCH_LOG.md]
3. Cost+20% (#18) — NARROW CLAIMS
Claim: Platform economics model where platform takes exactly cost plus 20% margin (83.3% to creator, 16.7% to platform).
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Prior Art Status | ⚠️ General concept covered, specific formula may be novel |
| Patents Searched | 55+ across 8 query vectors |
| Feasibility Score | 8/10 |
| KNIGHT Value (NOW) | $$$$ Internal, $$$$ External |
| PAWN Value (NOW) | $$$ Internal, $$ External |
| Agreement | 85%+ |
Key Finding: Revenue sharing patents exist (US8145526B2), but NO patent claims the specific cost-plus-20% derivation formula.
[Deep Research: COSTPLUS20_SEARCH_LOG.md]
4. MARKS (#13) — TRADE SECRET
Claim: Activity-based reputation currency earned through platform contributions, spent on visibility boosts, non-convertible to cash.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Prior Art Status | ✅ SIGNIFICANT — Stack Overflow bounties (2009+) |
| Patents Searched | 45+ across 8 query vectors |
| Feasibility Score | 4/10 |
| KNIGHT Value (NOW) | $$$ Internal, $ External |
| PAWN Value (NOW) | $$$ Internal, $ External |
| Agreement | 90%+ |
Key Finding: Stack Overflow has implemented exactly this mechanic since 2009 — reputation earned through contributions, spent on visibility boosts (bounties), non-convertible to cash.
Protection Strategy: Trade secret for algorithms/thresholds; integration claims with novel PPP mechanism.
[Deep Research: MARKS_SEARCH_LOG.md]
The Hexagon/Hall Display Criteria
What Goes on a Pedestal
| Criteria | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Prior Art Status | ❌ NO PRIOR ART or ⚠️ Novel Combination |
| Feasibility Score | 8/10 or higher |
| Patent Protection | Primary or Narrow Claims (not trade secret) |
| KNIGHT + PAWN Agreement | 85%+ |
Current Hexagon Display
| Position | Innovation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Central Pedestal | PPP/Economic Equity Differential | Crown Jewel — NO prior art |
| Secondary Pedestal | Ghost Credits | Regulatory-by-design innovation |
| Wall Display | Cost+20% Formula | Narrow claims, specific formula |
| Wall Display | Three-Gear Currency (Integrated) | Novel as system |
Not Displayed (Trade Secrets)
| Innovation | Reason |
|---|---|
| MARKS | Stack Overflow prior art (2009+) |
| Service Exchange | Time banking extensive prior art |
Access to Full Research
Deck Card Access
All deep research documents are accessible via Deck Card navigation:
| Document | Access Path |
|---|---|
| Search Logs | /under-the-hood/patent-research/search-logs/ |
| KNIGHT Assessments | /under-the-hood/patent-research/knight/ |
| PAWN Comparisons | /under-the-hood/patent-research/pawn-comparison/ |
| Source Archive | /under-the-hood/patent-research/sources/ |
Research Integrity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Query Vectors | 52+ |
| Total Patents Reviewed | 330+ |
| Total Insights Captured | 29+ |
| Methodology Documents | 6 search logs |
Related Documents
| Document | Relevance |
|---|---|
| IP Ledger Foundation | Master innovation registry |
| Patent Ownership Mechanics | Who owns what |
| Commercial Potential | Market value analysis |
“Every claim is tested. Every innovation is validated. The truth is in the research.”