Author: Aindrila Mitra

AI is speeding up everything, including how startups file patents. But as we start using AI to help with legal work—especially in patent law—we run into some big ethical questions. These aren’t just technical issues; they’re real problems that could affect who owns what, how fair the system is, and whether startups are truly protected.…

Most people think the hardest part of getting a patent is writing it. But that’s no longer true. Today, AI tools can take a technical idea and turn it into a pretty solid first draft. They can analyze your code, detect the key features, pull out the core inventions, and structure everything into the format…

Let’s get straight to the point: if you’re using AI to help invent things—whether it’s writing code, designing hardware, or optimizing systems—you need to know what the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) thinks about it. Because here’s the deal: the rules around AI and patents are changing fast. Why the USPTO Had to…

Let’s not waste time. If you’re building something new, especially in AI, biotech, or deep tech, you know the gold standard is originality. Your invention needs to be novel. That’s the rule. But proving it? That’s where things get tricky—and risky. The Problem Isn’t That AI is Wrong—It’s That It’s Too Literal AI searches exactly…

If you’re building something with AI—something new, smart, and potentially game-changing—you’ve probably thought about filing a patent. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve thought, “Why not go big?” Why not make your patent cover everything it possibly can? Cast a wide net. Claim it all. Own the space. Why Founders Reach for Broad Claims (and Why…

When you’re building something with AI—whether it writes code, content, or new ideas—it feels like magic. But when it comes to protecting that magic with a patent? Things get tricky. Especially if the AI helped write the invention itself. Why This Even Matters Getting your invention patented used to be pretty straightforward. If you built…

Most AI tools can write, but writing isn’t the same as real protection. If you’ve ever tried using AI to help draft your patent claims, you probably noticed something strange—it sounds technical, maybe even impressive, but the claims end up vague, off-target, or so narrow they barely cover your actual invention. Why Clarity in Patent…

You’re moving fast, building something new, and every hour counts—until someone says, “You should file a patent,” and suddenly it feels like everything grinds to a halt. Lawyers, delays, high costs—it’s a momentum killer. That’s why AI patent drafting sounds like a dream: instant drafts, lower costs, no back-and-forth. But here’s the catch—can you trust…

You’re building fast. You’ve got product-market fit in sight, investors on your heels, and a technical edge that makes you excited to wake up in the morning. Somewhere along the way, someone told you, “You should file a patent.” AI Can Sound Smart—But That’s Not Enough At first glance, AI-generated patent language often looks impressive.…