Harry Bedford

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.

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2024 marked a pivotal year for AI adoption in the patent industry, with early adopters reporting significant efficiency gains and improved application quality. As we look ahead to 2025, we're poised to witness an unprecedented surge in AI implementation across patent offices and law firms worldwide. For patent attorneys looking to stay competitive and efficient, understanding these emerging AI tools is no longer optional - it's essential. In this guide, we'll explore the transformative capabilities these technologies can bring to your practice in 2025.

The UK Supreme Court has granted permission for Emotional Perception AI to appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal of 19 July 2024, in the latest chapter in this potentially pivotal case addressing the patentability of computer-implemented inventions, specifically those involving artificial neural networks (ANNs).