Tag: Patent Attorneys

The conversation around AI in patents is no longer about if it will be used. It’s about how to use it the right way. Every week, new tools promise faster drafting, sharper searches, and cheaper workflows. But speed without care can lead to weak patents, missed risks, and even ethical trouble. The New Reality of…

In the last few years, artificial intelligence has quietly moved into the heart of patent law. Search tools, prior art analysis, claim drafting—many of the steps that once relied purely on human skill are now powered, or at least assisted, by algorithms. This shift is helping attorneys work faster, handle more data, and make decisions…

Patents are supposed to protect your ideas. But for attorneys managing hundreds or even thousands of patents, the work can feel less like protecting innovation and more like drowning in details. Every portfolio has dozens of deadlines, renewals, filings, prior art checks, and strategic decisions to track. One missed step can cost a client millions…

Protecting your ideas is not just about filling out forms or paying fees. It’s about making sure every step of your patent process works smoothly with how your team already operates. Most founders think they need to throw out their current legal setup to get better results. That’s not true. You can keep your trusted…

The future isn’t knocking—it’s already in the room. Artificial intelligence is no longer a side topic for tech blogs or a gimmick in apps. It’s in law, in patents, in how businesses protect ideas. And it’s not here to politely wait for people to catch up. The Real Threat Isn’t AI—It’s People Who Use It…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office doesn’t wait for you to catch up. Deadlines are fixed. Responses have windows. Missing even one can derail months—or years—of work. Attorneys and in-house IP teams know this pressure all too well. But now, AI is changing the game. Why Every Second Counts in USPTO Responses When the USPTO…

Most founders know the pain of a rejected patent. You’ve spent months building something new, only to get a letter that says “No.” It’s frustrating. It slows you down. And it can even kill momentum with investors. But here’s the truth: many rejections aren’t because the idea is bad—they happen because the application wasn’t clear,…

You’ve filed a patent—or you’re about to. You’ve got something real, something valuable. But here’s the thing nobody talks about enough: not all patents are created equal. A patent that’s weak, vague, or full of holes won’t protect you when it matters most. Worse, it can slow you down, cost you money, or put your…

Let’s not sugarcoat it. Training junior patent attorneys is hard. It takes time, patience, and lots of back-and-forth. It pulls senior attorneys away from high-value work. And even with the best mentoring, junior talent often needs years to ramp up. But what if there was a better way? What if smart tools could help junior…

You’re building something big. Maybe it’s a new software tool, a robotics breakthrough, or a next-gen AI model. Whatever it is, it’s yours—and you want to protect it. That means getting a patent. But here’s the catch: patent specs are tricky. One wrong word, one missed detail, and the whole thing can fall apart. The…