Author: Aindrila Mitra
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Legal Concerns Around AI in PCT and International Filings
AI is moving fast. But the law? Not so much. If you’re building something smart—like machine learning tools, AI models, or automation tech—you’re probably thinking globally. Your users, your investors, your competitors… they’re not just in your country. So it makes sense to file patents that go beyond borders. Why AI Is Making Patent Offices…
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The Problem of Boilerplate Language in AI Drafting
If you’ve used AI to help draft a patent—or any technical document—you’ve probably seen it. The same phrases. The same structure. The same tired tone. Over and over again. It looks official. It sounds “smart.” But it doesn’t say much. And that’s a big problem. Why Boilerplate Language Is Everywhere in AI Drafting AI is…
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Can AI Patent Tools Comply with Duty of Disclosure Requirements?
When you’re building something new—something real—you don’t have time to play legal games. You want to protect what you’ve built without slowing down. That’s where patent tools powered by AI come in. They promise speed, clarity, and support. But there’s one big question that keeps popping up, especially if you’ve ever talked to a patent…
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Cross-Border Legal Issues in AI-Powered Patent Filing
Let’s be real—building something new is hard enough. But if you’re working with AI, it gets even trickier. And if your product crosses borders? Now you’re in deep water. This is where things can get messy. You’ve got smart AI tools helping you innovate fast. Maybe even helping you write your patent. But what happens…
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Why AI-Filed Patents May Face Extra Scrutiny at the USPTO
If you’re building something new—especially with AI—you’ve probably thought about protecting it. You don’t want someone copying your work. You don’t want to lose your edge. That’s where patents come in. But here’s the twist: if your patent application is filed by an AI, or even with AI-generated content, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…
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The Legal Gray Area of AI-Generated Patent Claims
You’ve built something using AI. Maybe it’s code. Maybe it’s a model. Maybe it’s a system that pulls off something no one thought possible. Now you’re wondering: Can I patent this? Even more confusing—what if part of it was created by the AI itself? Why AI Breaks the Old Patent Rules Patents were built for…
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Who Owns IP When AI Assists in Drafting?
Let’s get straight to the point: You built something incredible. But AI helped. So… who owns the rights? This isn’t just a legal question—it’s a business one. If you don’t know who truly owns the intellectual property (IP), you could lose control. You could lose money. You could lose your edge. And if you’re building…
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AI Bias in Patent Filing: A Legal Landmine
Imagine you build something brilliant. You file a patent. You think you’re safe. But a quiet glitch in the AI system behind your patent application changes everything—and now you’re vulnerable. That’s the risk we’re staring at. What Is AI Bias—and Why Should You Care When Filing Patents? AI bias sounds like a tech problem. But…
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Attorney-Client Privilege in the Age of AI Drafting Tools
Building something new? You’re probably moving fast, making decisions quickly, and figuring things out as you go. You don’t have time for legal headaches. You just want to protect what you’re building—and make sure no one else can steal it. What Attorney-Client Privilege Really Means (And Why It Matters to Founders) When you talk to…
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Data Security Challenges in AI-Driven IP Platforms
When you’re building something new—something that could change the game—the last thing you want is to lose control of it. That’s why protecting your ideas matters. And today, with AI-powered platforms helping turn those ideas into patents faster than ever, there’s something else you need to think about: data security. Why Your IP Data Is…