The element mapping table is the core output of ArcPrime's prior art search. It maps each claim element of your disclosure against identified prior art references, showing which elements are taught by existing art and where the invention has novelty.
📷 The element mapping table showing claim elements as rows, prior art references as columns, and green/red indicators for taught/not-taught status
Key Capabilities
Claim-by-element breakdown -- Each row represents a specific element of a claim. Each column represents a prior art reference.
Taught/not-taught indicators -- Green indicates the element is taught by the reference. Red indicates it is not taught.
Risk level scoring -- ArcPrime calculates an overall risk level based on how many elements are covered by the identified references.
Multiple reference comparison -- Compare coverage across all identified prior art references side by side.
How It Works
After a prior art search completes, ArcPrime breaks the disclosure's claims into individual elements. It then maps each element against each identified prior art reference, determining whether the reference teaches that element.
The overall risk level is calculated as follows:
Risk Level | Meaning |
High | All claim elements are taught by at least one reference. The disclosure faces significant novelty challenges. |
Medium | 70% or more of claim elements are taught. The disclosure may need claim amendments to establish novelty. |
Low | Fewer than 70% of elements are taught. The disclosure shows strong differentiation from identified prior art. |
Review the element mapping to understand exactly where existing art overlaps with your disclosure. Elements marked as not taught represent the areas of strongest novelty. Focus claim strategy on these differentiating elements.
📷 The risk level indicator showing High/Medium/Low with the corresponding percentage of taught elements
Common Use Cases
Use Case | How ArcPrime Helps |
Evaluating patentability | Use the risk level and element mapping to assess whether the disclosure is worth pursuing |
Strengthening claims | Identify which elements are unique and focus claims on those differentiating aspects |
Preparing for committee review | Share the element mapping with committee members to support data-driven filing decisions |
Comparing prior art references | See which references are most relevant and which teach the most elements |
Getting Started
To generate an element mapping, first run a prior art search on the disclosure. The mapping appears automatically in the search results.
Related Articles
How to Run a Prior Art Search -- Initiate and review a prior art search
Committee Voting and Approval -- Use prior art analysis in committee decisions
Invention Disclosures Overview -- The full disclosure lifecycle