AI For Patent Drafting in 2025
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 23, 2025
Can AI be used to draft a patent application? The answer is complicated. The capabilities of AI have been advancing very rapidly, which seems to suggest that it could be possible.
CALL FOR TRYOUTS – USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition
IPilogue
OCTOBER 12, 2021
We invite you to participate in the tryouts for the annual Patent Application Drafting Competition (PADC)! Students interested in trying out for Osgoode’s PADC team must submit answers to our patent drafting skills exercise by 3 pm on Friday, October 22, 2021. About the Patent Drafting Competition.
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REMINDER: Tryouts for the USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition Team – DEADLINE TOMORROW
IPilogue
OCTOBER 21, 2021
This is a reminder that submissions to try out for the annual National Patent Application Drafting Competition (PDC) team are due on Friday, October 22 at 3pm ! About the Patent Drafting Competition. Team patent applications will be due on January 16, 2022.
The Perils And Promise Of ChatGPT As A Patent Drafting Aid
IP Law 360
MARCH 17, 2023
The artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT can produce song lyrics and sitcom scenes based on simple prompts, so it can quickly whip up something at least resembling a patent application. But there are many reasons to be wary of using it in patent drafting, attorneys say.
CALL FOR TRYOUTS – USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition
IPilogue
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
2021-2022 was a big year for the Osgoode’s mooting team entry for the USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition. We invite you to participate in the tryouts for the 2022-2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition ! About the National Patent Application Drafting Competition.
The Language of Patents (Part I): Equipping Patent Applications for Pre-and Post-Grant Success
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Such an interpretation can block the patentability of the claim in the absence of evidence that the examiner’s interpretation of the claim is not reasonable.
Patent Drafting Best Practices For Cryptocurrency Innovations
IP Law 360
MARCH 18, 2022
As new patent application filings directed to blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations dramatically increase, practitioners can navigate thorny prosecution and enforcement issues by carefully drafting applications that refrain from overemphasizing solutions' financial and economic aspects, protect multiple techniques and avoid divided infringement, (..)
AI Not Yet Ready To Take Patent Drafting Jobs, Attys Say
IP Law 360
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence tools might one day be able to handle many of the tasks involved in drafting patent applications, but the technology is currently far from that point, and humans will always play a key role in the process, attorneys said at an event Wednesday.
Could your patent be invalid if your attorney uses AI in the drafting process?
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 19, 2024
During the patent drafting process, the human inventors meet with the patent attorney to describe the invention. In this meeting, the patent attorney learns the bounds of the invention, and when drafting the patent application, “fills in the gaps” to…. The Federal Circuit held in Thaler v.
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Artificial Intelligence And Subject Matter Eligibility In U.S. Patent Office Appeals – Part Two Of Three
Intellectual Property Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%. patents,” Office of the Chief Economist, IP Data Highlights (October 2020). See “Inventing AI, Tracing the diffusion of artificial intelligence with U.S.
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Artificial Intelligence And Subject Matter Eligibility In U.S. Patent Office Appeals – Part Three Of Three
Intellectual Property Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%. patents,” Office of the Chief Economist, IP Data Highlights (October 2020). See “Inventing AI, Tracing the diffusion of artificial intelligence with U.S.
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The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Patent Drafting and Prosecution
JD Supra Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
AI drafting software, with promise of efficiency and innovation, has been increasingly adopted for drafting patent application and aiding in patent prosecution. By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Patent drafting steps
Larson & Larson
MAY 16, 2023
Patent drafting is a critical process that involves creating a written document that describes an invention and lays out the grounds for obtaining patent protection. Here are some key points to keep in mind when drafting a patent application: Start by understanding what type of patent protection you need.
Patent Drafting Pointers From Fed. Circ. COVID Test Ruling
IP Law 360
MARCH 27, 2025
Spectrum Solutions provides several best practice pointers for drafting and prosecuting patent applications, highlighting how nuances in wording can potentially limit the scope of claims or otherwise affect claim constructions, says Irah Donner at Manatt. The Federal Circuit's recent decision in DNA Genotek v.
Full Patent Protection vs. a Provisional Patent Application
TraskBritt Intellectual Property
MAY 27, 2021
The cost savings of filing a provisional patent application without consulting a professional are certainly tempting. However, such a strategy may ultimately cost more in the long run, including possibly costing valuable patent protection. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Keep Trade Secrets Secret.
DECODING PRIOR ART IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
IP and Legal Filings
APRIL 13, 2025
Prior art can be defined as a well- known evidence related to your invention before submitting your patent application. Though, the invention is unique and groundbreaking, if an idea exist in the patent application is claimed through a prior art then the patent application is strictly invalidated.
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How to review a draft patent application and provide useful comments
Patent Trademark Blog
JULY 30, 2021
What kinds of comments are useful in revising a draft patent application? So your patent attorney has send you a first draft of your utility patent application for your review. You’re not sure what to do, so you read my helpful tips on how to review a draft patent application.
[Sponsored] Registration Deadline Extended for the “Comprehensive Course on Patents” Organized by The IP Press In Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. (October 5-November 23)
SpicyIP
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights Understanding the role of a Patent Agent including the qualifications, eligibility criteria Patents and Patentability Criteria Processing of Indian Patent Application Patent Drafting Exercise-related to Patent drafting Practice responding to FERs, Amendment of application, and specification Concept of unity (..)
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Patents and Large Language Models
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In the realm of patents, the most common and important task is drafting patent applications, prosecution, specifications, and claims. One of the concerns involving their use in preparing patent applications is the accuracy and completeness of the generated invention descriptions.
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Unambiguous disclosure without patent profanity (T 2171/21)
The IPKat
DECEMBER 20, 2023
US patent attorneys wishing to understand certain peculiarities of European patent drafting need look no further than the recent Board of Appeal decision in T 2171/21. However, the EPO has a particularly narrow definition of what it means for subject matter to have been “disclosed in the application as filed”.
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Legal Lessons from Holiday Lights: Clarity in Patent Drafting
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 21, 2023
7,784,961 Before sledding into the patent’s technicalities, the inventor of this Christmas cheer utilized a lesser-known path under U.S. patent law. 122(b)(2)(B)(i), the patent application was kept under wraps, avoiding publication until patent issuance. Under 35 U.S.C.
Artificial Intelligence And Subject Matter Eligibility In U.S. Patent Office Appeals – Part One Of Three
Intellectual Property Law Blog
AUGUST 25, 2021
In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%. patents,” Office of the Chief Economist, IP Data Highlights (October 2020). See “Inventing AI, Tracing the diffusion of artificial intelligence with U.S.
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Strategies For Patent Drafting As Eligibility Questions Linger
IP Law 360
JULY 14, 2023
Supreme Court has demonstrated a lack of interest in clarifying the test for patent eligibility, lessons learned from lower court opinions can allow practitioners to better prepare patent applications for future challenges under Section 101, says Karam Saab at Kilpatrick.
[Webinar] Patent Fundamentals Bootcamp 2023: An Introduction to Patent Drafting, Prosecution, and Litigation - September 12th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT
JD Supra Law
JUNE 29, 2023
PLI’s Patent Bootcamp offers an exceptionally comprehensive and interactive environment for attendees who want to learn the basics of patent application preparation, claims drafting, and prosecution, as well as recent developments in the law.
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is Seeking a Patent Agent
IP Watchdog
JUNE 20, 2023
Candidates will preferably have some patent drafting and prosecution experience. Responsibilities will include drafting patent applications and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent offices around the world.
Adding matter by cherry-picking from separate embodiments: Philip Morris v BAT ([2023] EWHC 2616 (Pat))
The IPKat
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The case thus reaffirms the need for careful drafting of international patent applications in order to circumvent, as much as possible, the potential for invalidity due to the strict added matter standard in Europe and the UK. A successful international patent strategy requires a cross-jurisdictional approach to patent drafting.
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Getting a patent: how long does it take, and can AI speed things up?
IP Blog
JANUARY 29, 2021
In our fast-paced business world, it can be tempting to look for shortcuts wherever possible, including in the patent drafting process. While this impulse is understandable, if it comes at the cost of the quality of your patent application, such a strategy might backfire.
Steinfl + Bruno, LLP is Seeking a Patent Agent – Biotechnology
IP Watchdog
JUNE 6, 2024
Steinfl + Bruno, LLP is seeking candidates with patent drafting and prosecution experience for a Patent Agent (not attorney) position. They draft new patent applications, respond to Office Actions preparing substantive documents related to prosecution, and contribute to prosecution strategy.
Use of large language models in the patent industry: A risk to patent quality?
The IPKat
OCTOBER 2, 2023
If you are looking for a tool capable of generating meaningful verbal reasoning in the form of a patent draft or office action response, anything predating LLMs may therefore be reasonably ignored. LLMs for patent drafting and prosecution Superficially, patent drafting and prosecution therefore seems to be an ideal use case for LLMs.
EPO Decisions – The Not So Holy Grail?
SpicyIP
JULY 13, 2023
These concerns were raised in a meeting with the IPQC, and Kluwer Patent Blog subsequently highlighted the critical letter sent by Beat Weibel, the chief IP counsel of Siemens, to the EPO. – The patent system needs complete searches and substantive examination for functioning well. In Agfa NV & Anr.
How long does it take to get a patent in 2021? And what about COVID-19?
TraskBritt Intellectual Property
JUNE 10, 2021
An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. Patentability Search.
Tesla’s Lasers on Vehicle Patent
TraskBritt Intellectual Property
MARCH 30, 2021
In May of 2019, Tesla filed a patent application for “Pulsed Laser Cleaning of Debris Accumulated on Glass Articles in Vehicles and Photovoltaic Assemblies.” The Tesla laser patent application also considers using the technology to clean debris from photovoltaic solar panels. Steps to Obtain a Patent.
EPO maintains ST.26 sequence listing requirement for divisionals but compromises on excess page fees
The IPKat
OCTOBER 27, 2023
There is an international requirement for biological sequences disclosed in a patent application to be provided in a sequence listing document. First, the sequence listing facilitates the ability for the patent offices to search for the disclosed sequences in the prior art. Patent offices have discretion over whether ST.26
AI Visualize and the Eligibility of Innovative AI Systems
Patently-O
APRIL 21, 2024
Finally, we have to recognize that AI continues to be a buzzword without tight definitions — by some counts more than 10% of US patent applications are AI related. The result then is that creative and skillful patent drafting is more important than ever.
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Artificial Intelligence And Subject Matter Eligibility In U.S. Patent Office Appeals – Part Three Of Three
LexBlog IP
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%. patents,” Office of the Chief Economist, IP Data Highlights (October 2020). Part One can be viewed here. Part Two can be viewed here. Part Three.
Artificial Intelligence And Subject Matter Eligibility In U.S. Patent Office Appeals – Part Two Of Three
LexBlog IP
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%. patents,” Office of the Chief Economist, IP Data Highlights (October 2020). Part One can be viewed here.
Patent Prior Art Search
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
MARCH 6, 2024
Prior art, the term mostly used during patent applications, is used to describe all information available in the public domain before the priority or filling date of the patent application. This information is related to the patent applications. Prior art search determines the merits of patent applications.
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Micro Entity Status: Qualifying to Reduce Patent Fees
LexBlog IP
MARCH 23, 2022
Patent applicants fall under a variety of statuses that are determined by their relationship to other entities, the number of patents they own, and the type of patents they own. The fee schedule for patent applications and maintenance is based on the size of the entity filing the application.
Artificial Intelligence And Subject Matter Eligibility In U.S. Patent Office Appeals – Part One Of Three
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 25, 2021
In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%. patents,” Office of the Chief Economist, IP Data Highlights (October 2020). 2020-005406 (PTAB Feb. Part Two Preview.
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The IPKat’s 20th Birthday Conference Reports – Part 4
The IPKat
JUNE 10, 2023
One argument in favour of the UK doctrine of equivalents is that it achieves a fair outcome for what is invented despite what is claimed, but Darren pointed out that the patentee is responsible for patent drafting, and adopting the UK doctrine of equivalents puts a price on the third party.
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"Using AI tools to help assess inventive step": A response to the CIPA journal article
The IPKat
JUNE 13, 2024
The article proposes: " Suppose a new patent application is received and converted into an embedding space using a large language model. AI-PreSearch simply uses vector search to identify and rank the similarities of prior art documents to the claims of a patent application.
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The Tragic Tale of the Abandoned Jack-O-Lantern Display Stand
LexBlog IP
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Venturing into the patent archives reveals a plethora of Halloween-inspired inventions, highlighting the seamless blend of creativity and business during this eerie season. Today we descend into the cryptic catacombs of patent drafting to exhume a narrative of innovation entangled in a web of woes. Patent Application No.
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Are diagnostic methods patentable?
The IPKat
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The guidance stated that a diagnostic method claim that includes "physical means for testing or for identifying, detecting, measuring, etc", should not be prohibited from patentability. Methods involving entirely mental steps, by contrast, are not considered patentable according to the guidance ( PN2020-04 ).
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Double Patenting in Canada
LexBlog IP
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
. ” [ii] Accordingly, immunity from invalidity attacks for double patenting could be found for divisional applications if they were “forced” or filed in response to a unity of invention objection raised by the Examiner during the prosecution of the parent application. In view of Consolboard Inc.
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