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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 integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the field of intellectual property is transforming the way patent professionals approach their work. One of the most significant advancements in this area is the use of AI tools for drafting patent claims. These claims, the cornerstone of any patent, define the legal scope of an invention’s protection, making their accuracy and clarity critical. With the advent of AI-assisted tools, drafting patent claims is becoming more efficient, precise, and accessible.

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This article explores the benefits of using AI to draft patent claims, compares leading AI tools in the market, and highlights important considerations for implementing these tools effectively.

Patent attorneys often face high workloads, tight deadlines, and the pressure to deliver impeccable work. AI-powered tools like Solve Intelligence’s Patent Copilot are revolutionising how patent applications are drafted and prosecuted, offering attorneys significant efficiency gains. Here’s how to make the most of these tools and transform your workflow.

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

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.

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Close collaboration with IP practitioners has always been a founding principle of Solve, and as artificial intelligence continues to transform the practice of patent law, we believe this close collaboration will become increasingly vital. The formation of the Customer Advisory Board represents our commitment to building solutions that not only leverage cutting-edge technology but also address the practical challenges patent attorneys face in daily practice.

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Coming from leading law firms, corporate IP departments, and boutique practices, the CAB’s collective expertise spans multiple technological domains—from life sciences to software, and from telecommunications to mechanical engineering—and multiple jurisdictions. Their collective expertise and experience will be invaluable in providing strategic guidance on feature and product development, workflow optimization, and insight on our customer’s evolving and changing needs. By working closely with experienced practitioners, we can better anticipate the challenges faced during patent drafting and prosecution, ensuring our software remains an indispensable tool for IP professionals, inventors, and the entire intellectual property community.

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We are honored to work with this accomplished group of IP practitioners and look forward to the insights and perspectives they will bring to Solve Intelligence as we continue to build our platform to serve the entire intellectual property community.

Boosting patent drafting efficiency by 40-60%, Scale LLP uses Patent Copilot™ to enhance quality, streamline workflows, and more.

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.

As the legal industry continues to evolve, staying ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in intellectual property (IP), legal technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial. Attending top-tier conferences not only helps legal professionals stay updated but also provides networking opportunities, insights into future trends, and the chance to meet industry leaders. Whether you're a seasoned attorney, a tech enthusiast, or someone navigating the complexities of IP law, these events are a must-attend 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).

Generative AI is already changing how patent attorneys work, and those that use AI platforms, such as Solve Intelligence’s Patent Copilot, are reporting efficiency gains and higher quality outputs.

As the uptake of generative AI increases amongst patent attorneys, professional bodies are starting to consider best-practice and standards for using this technology. 

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The European Patent Institute (epi) recently released comprehensive guidelines detailing how patent attorneys can responsibly integrate AI into their workflows. These guidelines emphasise ethics, professionalism, and accountability when using AI. In this article, we set out the key takeaways of the guidelines, and how, at Solve Intelligence, we empower attorneys to use AI in line with these guidelines, ensuring that our Patent Copilot remains a powerful but controllable tool for assisting in patent practice.

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Earlier this year, the EPO introduced new guidelines for examination relating to inventions concerning artificial intelligence (See G-II-3.3.1). The last paragraph of these guidelines suggest that applications to AI-related inventions may require specific disclosure surrounding any algorithms used by an AI invention, as well as any training data used to train the AI, where such training data is required to achieve the technical effect of the invention. 

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A change in the Guidelines usually reflects a change in thinking or application of the law by the EPO. Indeed, it’s always interesting to see how such changes are actually implemented in practice.  

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The recently issued decision T1669/21 of the EPO Board of Appeal provides useful insight into exactly what sorts of specific disclosure may be required to satisfy the sufficiency requirements for patent applications relating to AI inventions. 

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A recent T-decision of the Boards of Appeal (T 1741/22) has provided an interesting deviation in how the EPO assesses the requirement of inventive step, from both a previous decision (T 2681/16) and the EPO Guidelines for Examination.

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