Harry Bedford

The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced a pilot project to implement artificial intelligence tools to assist in the preparation of minutes during oral proceedings conducted by videoconference. This development represents a notable evolution in the EPO's approach to procedural documentation, but aligns with the recent trend of increasing AI adoption by the EPO generally.

AI patent drafting software is transforming intellectual property protection by significantly accelerating the drafting process, improving consistency, and freeing up attorneys to focus on strategic aspects like claim coverage. These tools can generate high-quality initial drafts in minutes, ensure uniform language across documents, and reduce human error. While AI boosts efficiency, expert review remains essential to ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment, and strong confidentiality protocols are key when integrating AI into legal workflows.

The EPO has released previews of the updated Guidelines for Examination that will come into force on April 1, 2025. Here at Solve Intelligence, we've analyzed the changes to understand their impact on European Patent Practice. Here are just some of the notable proposed changes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and the field of intellectual property (IP) is no exception. AI’s new role in patent drafting has sparked both excitement and skepticism. Understanding and addressing common objections is key to fostering confidence in AI solutions for patent drafting.

Navigating the complexities of patent prosecution can be daunting, but advancements in AI have ushered in tools that make the process more efficient and accurate. In this article, we’ll explore the top AI patent prosecution tools of 2025, highlighting their features, benefits, and how they’re revolutionizing the field of intellectual property.

At Solve Intelligence, we build AI tools for patent attorneys. This means a design philosophy of developing, testing and refining our platforms specifically with our end-users in mind. We recognize that in order to build the best AI tools for patent attorneys, patent attorneys themselves must be involved in the development process. Their domain expertise, combined with the advanced technical knowledge of our AI and engineering teams, ensures our Patent Copilot isn’t just innovative—it’s tailored to the realities of patent practice, delivering solutions that truly work for attorneys. In this article, we explain what our patent attorneys do here at Solve, and how they collaborate with our wider team and customers to deliver our AI solutions.