Multiple Dependent Claims to SD

Converts multiply-dependent patent claims ("claim 1 or 2", "any one of claims 2-4", "any one of the preceding claims") into singly-dependent claims, always resolving to the LOWEST-numbered claim referenced. No claims are ever cancelled. Your .docx is never retyped -- the original formatting, special characters, etc. are preserved exactly by editing the file's own internal XML directly.

Dependency-phrase detection is regex-based. It handles the common patterns ("claim X or Y", "claims X-Y", "any one of claims X to Y", "any one of the preceding claims", comma lists) but unusual phrasing may not be caught. Always review the claim map below carefully before generating, and still run your own self-proofreading pass after generation -- this tool does not replace attorney review.

1. Upload

Word document (.docx), required:

Application Data XML, optional (only needed for Use Case B's full preliminary amendment):

2. Use Case

Use Case A -- Convert claims (tracked changes visible, no USPTO labels)
Use Case B -- USPTO (original)/(currently amended) labels (tracked changes visible)
Use Case C -- TWO files: Claims (MD->SD) + Inventive Concepts

3. Document type

Full specification (auto-locate the section)
Claims-only document (skip detection entirely)

If auto-detection can't find the section heading, it automatically retries treating the whole file as claims-only -- you'll see a banner below if that happens.

Claims section (the formal claims list)
Inventive Concepts section (restated in the spec body)