David Joo, EPA

Solve Intelligence is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with HGF, one of Europe’s leading intellectual property firms. The collaboration is focused on a clear objective: customising AI-driven drafting workflows to meet the specific needs of HGF and some of its clients.

Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, HGF is working closely with Solve Intelligence to shape how the drafting platform behaves across different technologies, client preferences, and drafting styles. The built-in, customisable features available in Solve’s platform are what makes this possible.

"We evaluated the field carefully before committing. Solve Intelligence delivered the drafting quality our attorneys demand and integrated seamlessly into how they already work. We are investing in the foundation for HGF's future practice."

Richard Hodkinson, Chief Technology Officer at HGF

Solve Intelligence partnered with AmLaw 100 firm Haynes Boone to bring together 100+ senior IP leaders in Silicon Valley for a candid discussion on how AI is being used in patent practice today, and how that's shifting over the next 12 months.

The evening was led by Leah Poynter Waterland (Sr. Director, Cisco), Jeff Draeger (Chief Patent Counsel, Intel), David McCombs (Partner and Board Member, Haynes Boone), Tony Capecci (Director of Practice Innovation, Haynes Boone), and Mallun Yen (Founder, Operator Collective; IP leader and Ex-Cisco).

The room was 70% in-house, drawing Heads of IP and senior IP leaders from across enterprise software and cloud (Microsoft, IBM, Snowflake), semiconductors (Intel, Applied Materials), life sciences (Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Gilead), mobility and autonomy (Tesla, Waymo), connected devices and networks (Cisco, Samsung Research America), and AI labs (Mistral AI). The remaining 30% were outside counsel from firms including BCLP, Finnegan, Perkins Coie, Procopio, and Skadden.

Key Insights

• Today, Solve supports global IP teams deploying AI agents for large-scale tasks including search across millions of patent and non-patent literature, portfolio analysis on thousands of assets, and claim charting, focussed on transparent source-backed and auditable outputs.
• Every IP leader in the room had either rolled out an AI patent platform or was in active procurement.
• Successful AI implementation requires collaboration and trusted long-term partnerships between IP teams, vendors, and outside counsel.
• Solve CEO Chris Parsonson expects per-user token usage to grow more than 1000x over the next 12 months.

INTA's 148th Annual Meeting brought nearly 10,000 IP professionals from over 145 jurisdictions to London May 2 to 6. The question at the conference was no longer whether AI belongs in IP practice. Here are three key observations from the week that we think matter for where the profession is heading.

Sughrue Mion has always set the standard for what patent prosecution looks like. Founded in 1957, the firm has obtained more U.S. patents than any other law firm in the world. That record is built on deep technical expertise, disciplined prosecution strategy, and a culture that takes the quality of every work product seriously.

When Sughrue decided to integrate AI into patent workflows for select clients, their approach reflected that culture. Sughrue thoughtfully structured its implementation, and demonstrated a clear vision of where technology and AI adds value and where attorney judgment remains irreplaceable.

Key Insights

• Sughrue adopted Solve Intelligence's platform for certain clients across Drafting, Prosecution, and Charts following firm-wide testing, culminating in an enterprise partnership.
• The rollout was driven by Firm leadership prioritising practitioner education and a structured implementation framework from day one.
• Solve Intelligence is now integrated into numerous preparation and prosecution workflows, helping Sughrue's attorneys work faster, think more expansively, and deliver higher-quality outcomes for a global client base.

Shumaker is reinforcing its commitment to innovation and client service with Solve Intelligence. By integrating Solve Intelligence, Shumaker is strengthening its ability to help clients move from invention to protection faster while maintaining the precision required for successful patent prosecution.

Solve Intelligence allows Shumaker’s IP lawyers to focus more on crafting strong claims, identifying potential risks, and aligning patent strategy with each client’s broader business objectives. As innovation accelerates across industries, companies are under increasing pressure to protect their IP quickly and effectively.

Patrick Horne, Partner and Intellectual Property National Service Line Leader at Shumaker, describes the value of Solve Intelligence. 

“Solve Intelligence provides our team with powerful tools that enhance the patent drafting process. This technology allows us to focus even more of our time on strategy, claim development, and protecting our clients’ innovations, while improving efficiency in the preparation of high-caliber patent applications.”

Nielsen, a global leader in media audience measurement operating in over 50 countries, manages an industry-leading patent portfolio protecting innovations across a variety of fields, including data science, media measurement technology, and viewer analytics. Operating at the intersection of data science and an ever-changing media landscape requires constant innovation to keep pace. Supporting this innovation velocity requires IP operations that can scale without compromising quality.

Nielsen's in-house team adopted Solve Intelligence as their AI patent platform following a comprehensive evaluation process in Q4 2025. The partnership between Nielsen and Solve Intelligence reflects a shared commitment to precision and enabling practitioners to do their best work more efficiently.