Solve Intelligence introduces customizable AI style presets in our patent drafting software, ensuring attorneys can infuse their unique style into efficient, high-quality patents while maintaining firm-specific confidentiality.

Boosting patent drafting efficiency by 40-60%, Scale LLP uses Patent Copilot™ to enhance quality, streamline workflows, and more.

As the legal industry continues to evolve, staying ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in intellectual property (IP), legal technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial. Attending top-tier conferences not only helps legal professionals stay updated but also provides networking opportunities, insights into future trends, and the chance to meet industry leaders. Whether you're a seasoned attorney, a tech enthusiast, or someone navigating the complexities of IP law, these events are a must-attend in 2024 and 2025.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released updated guidance on patent subject matter eligibility. This update focuses on critical and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). The new guidance aims to assist USPTO personnel and stakeholders in evaluating the subject matter eligibility of claims in patent applications and patents related to AI technology and inventions. Furthermore, it introduces new examples to help apply the USPTO's subject matter eligibility guidance during patent examination, appeal, and post-grant proceedings. The guidance also addresses stakeholder feedback and recent Federal Circuit decisions.

The integration of generative AI into the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) submission processes is reshaping the landscape of patent and trademark filings. This article provides an overview of all prior guidance from the USPTO on the use of AI and explores the multifaceted role of AI tools in enhancing efficiency, ensuring compliance, and navigating the complex legal and ethical landscapes of patent applications. From drafting patent applications to managing confidentiality and security, legal practitioners must adapt to maintain accuracy, inventorship integrity, and ethical standards in their submissions. Given the numerous practical applications and their benefits, generative AI is becoming an indispensable asset in legal practices, especially in interactions with the USPTO systems.

Stephen Hou, VP & COO of American Patent Agency and long-time customer of Solve Intelligence™, explores the impact of artificial intelligence on patent law, focusing on new regulations for AI patent drafting and AI inventorship across major global patent offices. Stephen describes how jurisdictions in the IP5 (China, Europe, Japan, Korea, and the United States) are updating their guidelines to address the challenges of AI in the patent process, specifically stating that AI cannot be an inventor but highlighting its role in aiding human-driven patentable innovations. This highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in patent law.

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SSRN article: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4843648

Intel® Ignite announce that Solve Intelligence™ is among the 2024 Intel Ignite companies.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) increasingly integrate into legal practices, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new guidance to assist patent attorneys and the public with its adoption, including the adoption of patent software and AI tools in assisting intellectual property attorneys with the patent drafting process, patent prosecution, and other areas of patent law.