Category: Patent Basics
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Copyright Issues in AI-Generated Drawings and Figures
Let’s get straight to the point. AI can now draw. And not just scribbles—real, clean, professional images. Blueprints. Diagrams. Flowcharts. Product sketches. Even full-blown technical illustrations. All of it can be done in seconds with a prompt and a click. Sounds like magic. But here’s the catch: just because a machine made it doesn’t mean…
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Legal Risks of Over-Automating the Invention Disclosure Process
If you’re building something new—a product, an algorithm, a device, anything original—there’s a moment when you think, “This might be patentable.” That moment matters. What you do next matters even more. Because if you move too fast, or if you let automation take over without the right checks in place, you could lose everything. Not…
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How Courts Might Treat AI-Assisted Patent Documents
AI is shaking up how patents are written, and courts are starting to notice. Founders and engineers are using smart tools to speed up the process, cut costs, and get stronger patent drafts—but that brings up a new question: will courts treat AI-assisted patent documents the same as ones written entirely by human lawyers? There’s…
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The Role of Human Oversight in AI-Powered IP Filing
Getting a patent used to be a slow, expensive, and frustrating process. Founders had to deal with complicated paperwork, confusing legal language, and months—sometimes years—of delays. Most just didn’t bother. Why AI Alone Isn’t Enough for Patent Filing AI is Fast, But It’s Not a Legal Expert AI can do some amazing things. It can…
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What If AI Introduces Errors in Your Patent Draft? Liability Explained
Let’s say you’ve built something game-changing. Maybe it’s smarter software, better hardware, or a breakthrough AI model. You’re moving fast, and you know you need to protect it. So, like a lot of founders today, you lean on AI tools to help write your patent draft. The Rise of AI-Powered Patent Drafting: What’s Really Happening…
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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…