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.
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.
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Patent Claim Count
Patently-O
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The updated patent claim count data through 2024 reveals a continuing trend toward standardization in claim counts, with both the median and mean hovering around 16-17 claims per patent. Read more here: Central Tendency in US Patent Claim Counts Continue reading this post on Patently-O.
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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
Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. 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%. See Alice Corp.
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5 Key Takeaways - Best Practices in Patent Drafting: Addressing 112 and Enablement after Amgen
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 19, 2023
On December 8, Partner Nena Bains and Counsel Yifan Mao presented “Best Practices in Patent Drafting: Addressing 112 and Enablement After Amgen” at the 24th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute organized by Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and Stanford Law School. By: Kilpatrick
The Language of Patents (Part I): Equipping Patent Applications for Pre-and Post-Grant Success
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Patents that are expected to protect a company’s most valuable innovations must stake a claim to that innovation and be equipped to defend it. This is because being worthy of patent protection doesn’t guarantee that an application’s claims to an innovation will not be rejected and rights to that innovation jeopardized.
[Video] 5 Key Takeaways | Best Practices in Patent Drafting: Addressing 112 and Enablement after Amgen
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 22, 2023
On December 8, Partner Nena Bains and Counsel Yifan Mao presented “Best Practices in Patent Drafting: Addressing 112 and Enablement After Amgen” at the 24th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute organized by Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and Stanford Law School.
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, (..)
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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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.
Artificial Intelligence And Subject Matter Eligibility In U.S. Patent Office Appeals – Part Three Of Three
Intellectual Property Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. 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%. See Alice Corp.
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Incontinence Drug Ruling Offers Key Patent Drafting Lessons
IP Law 360
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Teva and Sandoz, an English court found that the patent for a drug used to treat overactive bladder syndrome had not been infringed, highlighting the interaction between patent drafting and litigation strategy, and why claim infringement is as important a consideration as validity, George McCubbin at Herbert Smith.
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.
Online Course for Patent Agent Exam Preparation [February 5]
SpicyIP
JANUARY 23, 2022
We’re pleased to inform our readers that our former blogger, Rajiv Choudhry is offering an online course for preparation for the upcoming Patent Agent exam on 5th February, 2022. Online Course for Patent Agent Exam Preparation [February 5]. It is that time of the year when preparation is going on for the Patent Agent Examination.
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[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
We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by IP Press on the extension of the registration deadlines for their Comprehensive Course on Patents, in collaboration with S. The IP Press presents the third cohort of the Comprehensive Course on Patents. Majumdar & Co.who are experts in the field of Patents.
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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.
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.
Legal Lessons from Holiday Lights: Clarity in Patent Drafting
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Decking the halls with festive flair is a beloved tradition, from cozy and simple to dazzling displays that could rival Clark Griswold’s winter wonderland. In this yuletide landscape, lights play a starring role, sparking whole industries focused on holiday home illumination.
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. The Novartis patent EP 3111954 in T 2171/21 related to the second medical use of the anti-IL-17 antibody secukinumab.
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Patents and Large Language Models
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In the patent and innovation industry it is important to be updated on the same level with the emerging technologies and trends for both the companies and the innovators. Patent data analysis and analysis on emerging trends have now become accessible and more organized with the help of Large Language Models (LLMs).
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Artificial Intelligence And Subject Matter Eligibility In U.S. Patent Office Appeals – Part One Of Three
Intellectual Property Law Blog
AUGUST 25, 2021
Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. 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%. See Alice Corp.
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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.
Use of large language models in the patent industry: A risk to patent quality?
The IPKat
OCTOBER 2, 2023
We are now awash with companies claiming to provide LLM software capable of drafting, prosecuting and challenging patents. This post will instead focus on the potential short to medium term impact of LLMs on the patent profession. Patent drafts and office actions follow a distinct format and style.
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.
Patent – a shield for modern biotechnology
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
MARCH 1, 2024
Patents are important and powerful tools that provide safeguards to biotechnicians and help them. What is patent? A patent is a legal document that provides exclusive rights to inventors over others in making, using, and selling their inventions for usually 20 years from the date of filling the patent application.
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[Audio] How to Write a Technical Disclosure for Patent Drafting
JD Supra Law
JULY 13, 2022
Inventor's technical disclosure is very important as it serves as the basis for the patent attorney's communication with the inventor. The technical disclosure should contain the following contents, technical background, purpose of the invention, technical solutions, embodiments, technical effects, alternative solutions, and references.
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. While the U.S.
Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C. is Seeking a Patent / Intellectual Property Attorney
IP Watchdog
MARCH 15, 2024
one of America’s oldest continuously-operated patent practices founded and operated by a woman patent attorney, is seeking a registered U.S. patent attorney, preferably with a proven track record in patenting software, artificial intelligence (AI), convolutional network, medical devices, and other electrical technologies.
The Shifting Role Of Patent Attorneys In The Age Of AI
IP Law 360
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The integration of artificial intelligence into patent drafting represents a significant change in how legal work is performed, and patent attorneys must shift from manual drafting to a strategy-oriented approach, says Ian Schick at Draft Builders.
Patent Drafting Reminders In Fed. Circ. Skin Care Ruling
IP Law 360
JULY 25, 2022
L'Oréal decision illustrates how patent claim language should be viewed in the context of both the claim as a whole and the patent as a whole, making consistency crucial, say attorneys at Finnegan. The Federal Circuit's recent University of Massachusetts v.
Patently-O Bits and Bytes by Juvan Bonni
Patently-O
JULY 23, 2022
Richard Lawler: Supreme Court Rejects Apple’s Bid To Continue Fighting Over Two Qualcomm Patents (Source: The Verge). David Phelan: Apple To Transform Apple Pencil 3 In Huge Upgrade, Patent Reveals (Source: Forbes). New Job Postings on Patently-O: Neustel Law Offices, LTD. Dority & Manning – Patent Attorney or Agent.
[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. Instructed by leading patent. By: Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Thursday Thingies
The IPKat
JANUARY 9, 2025
Opportunities WIPO International Patent Drafting Training Program The World Intellectual Property Organization, in cooperation with the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI), has just launched an international patent drafting training program. For further details, click here.
Ex-US Officials Slam EU Standard-Essential Patent Draft Rules
IP Law 360
APRIL 20, 2023
Patent and Trademark Office, urged top European Union officials Thursday not to go forward with a draft proposal for rules on certain patents that deal with several technologies. A group of former federal officials, including for the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S.
Life Sciences Patent Drafting Tool: MPF Claims
LexBlog IP
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Means-plus-function (“MPF”) claims define an element, in a combination claim, by its function instead of its structure. Under 35 U.S.C. § § 112(f), the statute reads: Read more
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.
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is Seeking a Patent Agent
IP Watchdog
JUNE 20, 2023
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has an immediate opening for a patent agent with a Ph.D. 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.
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.
Adding matter by cherry-picking from separate embodiments: Philip Morris v BAT ([2023] EWHC 2616 (Pat))
The IPKat
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Invalidity in view of added matter is a common patent pitfall in Europe ( IPKat ). 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. Smoke Free World. "
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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.
High Court Amgen Patent Ruling Promotes Medical Innovation
IP Law 360
MAY 22, 2023
Sanofi — the first to enforce the patent enablement requirement in a biotech setting — will be enormously impactful, affecting patent drafting, litigation and licensing, and investment in research and development for life-changing therapies, says Irena Royzman at Kramer Levin. Supreme Court's decision last week in Amgen v.
“A” Question: To Mean Only One, Or One Or More?
LexBlog IP
JUNE 1, 2023
Patent drafting is no different. Patent practitioners must continue to ask, what do I mean by “a.” Choice of words can have a significant impact on conveying meaning. For example, the smallest word such as “a” can significantly change the scope of a construed claim. ” Read more
Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!
The IPKat
JANUARY 14, 2025
Patents Katfriend Ian Jones (GJE) analysed the European Patent Office referral concerning third-party interveners. The disputes centred around a European patent filed by Impossible Foods Inc., Copyright St Atilla continued her exploration of the European Copyright Societys Opinion on Pelham II.
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