David Joo EPA

David Joo EPA

Founding Member of Product & Partnerships Counsel

David Joo EPA is a European patent attorney and has both legal and commercial IP experience. David studied Physics at King’s College London. Most recently, he helped develop Aon’s IP M&A advisory practice working closely with corporates and private equity firms. Prior to that, he worked at reputable US law firm Haley Guiliano, the patent practice spin-off from Ropes & Gray.

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Empowering IP with AI: A Future IP UK Perspective

Artificial intelligence is no longer future-thinking for IP professionals. AI patent software is reshaping how teams draft, search, and manage patent portfolios today.

At this year's Future IP UK conference, IP leaders from industry, law, and government shared what it actually takes to bring AI into established workflows. The conversation revealed that the approach in the UK, generally, has been measured and focused on long-term value over quick wins.

At Solve Intelligence, we've been at the coalface of this transformation globally, working directly with private practice firms and in-house IP teams across multiple jurisdictions. The themes emerging from Future IP UK echo insights we've been exploring for the past two years.

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How Should Patent Practitioners Evaluate AI Tools for Data Security and Confidentiality?

This article dives into how Solve Intelligence has been prioritising security since inception with best-in-class data protection.

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The ROI of AI Patent Drafting: Building the Business Case

AI adoption in patent law firms rarely stalls because partners doubt the technology. The real barrier is commercial justification. 

When evaluating any significant investment, partners ask the same fundamental questions: 

  • Does this software actually save us money? 
  • Will it create capacity we can monetize? 
  • Can it generate new revenue streams? 

Solve Intelligence’s Patent Copilot™ was built with these questions top of mind. This article provides a high-level overview of the business case and ROI breakdown of AI patent drafting and partnering with Solve Intelligence.

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Building AI Tools That Patent Attorneys Trust

After countless conversations with patent attorneys across 5 continents, it’s clear that patent practitioners want AI tools that work like a trusted colleague who is always available, incredibly thorough, and has a genuine understanding of patent law.

At Solve Intelligence, we know what patent attorneys are dealing with because we've been there. Our team includes patent attorneys from firms like Dentons, Haley Guiliano, Quarles & Brady, and Reddie & Grose. We left private practice not to replace patent attorneys, but to build solutions to the problems we personally faced.

In this post, we share the experiences of Solve Intelligence customers who explain how our AI patent platform helps them work faster, with greater accuracy, and create more time for strategic client work. Their stories highlight the real world benefits patent attorneys are seeing in practice.

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Solve Intelligence at IPO Annual Meeting 2025

We are thrilled to announce our attendance at the IPO Annual Meeting 2025 — where leading practitioners come together to explore the evolving role of IP in global innovation.

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Top 7 Patent Analysis Tools for 2025

In today’s fast-paced innovation landscape, having access to effective patent analysis tools is crucial for businesses looking to stay competitive. These tools help companies analyze existing patents, uncover trends, and identify potential opportunities for innovation. With advancements in AI, AI patent analysis tools have become a game changer, allowing more accurate and efficient research. This article highlights the top patent analysis software for 2025 that can aid in making informed decisions about intellectual property.

Key Takeaways

  • Patent analysis tools are essential for navigating the complex world of patents, offering features from detailed patent searches that streamline the IP research and drafting process. In 2025, leveraging these tools is crucial for staying competitive in legal services.

  • AI integration is a game changer: The best patent search and analysis tools increasingly use AI and machine learning to enhance search accuracy and speed. This means you can uncover relevant prior art more efficiently and effectively than with traditional methods such as keyword searching.

  • Key features to consider include access to comprehensive, up-to-date patent databases (patent and non-patent literature), user-friendly interfaces, and customization options for reporting or analysis. It’s beneficial to also automatically integrate searched art into the drafting process.

  • Security and compliance matter: Top tools place a strong emphasis on data security, using encryption and adhering to standards (e.g., SOC 2 Type 2) to protect sensitive information. Ensuring your tool is secure and compliant safeguards your IP data from unauthorized access or breaches.

In today’s fast-paced innovation landscape, having access to effective patent analysis tools is crucial for businesses looking to stay ahead. With advancements in AI, patent analysis has become more accurate and efficient – see our detailed article on AI patent analysis benefits, challenges, and best practices for how AI is transforming IP research.

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