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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.

We are excited to announce the formation of our Customer Advisory Board, bringing together distinguished intellectual property practitioners who are at the forefront of the patent space to help advise Solve on building the go-to AI platform for IP professionals.