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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.

Solve Intelligence raises $12M Series A to scale its AI-for-patents platform with backing from Microsoft (via M12), Thomson Reuters (via TRV), & 20VC.

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.

Solve Intelligence has partnered with one of the largest law firms in Israel, Meitar, to continue building the leading AI platform for patent law.

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.