Tag: Patent Workflow Automation
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Art Unit Deep Dive: Predict Outcomes Before You File
If you’re building something new and valuable, you want to protect it. That’s where patents come in. But not every patent application gets approved. Some get stuck for months—or years. Others get rejected over and over again. This can be frustrating, expensive, and slow down your startup. What’s an Art Unit—and Why Should You Care?…
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When to Interview: Pre-First Action vs. After Final
If you’re a founder or an engineer working on something new, filing a patent might feel like another thing on your long to-do list. But talking to the patent examiner—yes, the actual human reviewing your application—can be a game-changer. What Actually Happens in a Patent Interview A Strategic Window Most Startups Overlook Most founders think…
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Interview Uplift: Quantifying Win Rates by Examiner
When you’re building something new—a real invention, the kind that solves problems and changes how things work—you don’t want to waste time guessing how to protect it.You also don’t want to get stuck in the slow, confusing world of patents. What is an examiner interview, really? It’s a chance to steer, not just react For…
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Crafting a High-Impact Examiner Interview Agenda
When you’re deep in building something new—writing code, testing hardware, shipping updates—it’s easy to think of the patent process as a roadblock. Another meeting. More paperwork. More waiting. But here’s a little-known secret that can completely change how you see it. Understanding the Real Goal of the Interview It’s Not Just About This Patent—It’s About…
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Outreach That Works: Email Templates to Book Interviews
Getting someone to say yes to an interview can feel like trying to crack a code. You write an email. You wait. You hope. And most of the time, nothing happens. But what if there was a better way? Why Most Outreach Fails (And What Actually Works Instead) You’re not annoying. You’re just not clear.…
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Patent Drafting Automation: Should Law Firms Trust AI Tools?
Something is shifting in the world of patents. For a long time, patent drafting has been slow, expensive, and hard to scale. Law firms have built strong businesses around this. But now, smart software is entering the picture. Tools powered by AI are starting to help with drafting patents—faster, cheaper, and in some cases, better.…
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Streamlining Client Communication Through Patent Workflow Automation
Let’s be real. Building something new is already hard. Protecting it shouldn’t slow you down. If you’re a founder, engineer, or inventor, you know how valuable your time is. Every hour counts. Every message, meeting, and follow-up adds up. Especially when you’re dealing with something as important—and complex—as patents. The Problem With Traditional Patent Communication…
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How Automation Improves Quality and Consistency in Patent Drafts
You’re building something important. Maybe it’s a new AI model, a better chip design, or a breakthrough in robotics. Whatever it is, it’s yours—and it deserves protection. But the patent process? It’s slow, painful, expensive, and confusing. And if you get it wrong, you don’t get a second chance. The hidden problems with traditional patent…
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Can Workflow Automation Reduce Law Firm Burnout?
Law firm burnout is real. And it’s worse than most people think. Long hours, constant pressure, high-stakes work, endless emails, tight deadlines, and the never-ending billable hour grind—it all adds up. Even the most dedicated lawyers can feel drained. Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired. It’s about feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and losing the spark that…
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Future-Proofing Your IP Practice with Automated Patent Workflows
If you’re building anything new—hardware, software, biotech, clean tech, AI—you already know ideas move fast. Markets move faster. The last thing you want is your patent process slowing you down. But here’s the truth most founders don’t realize until it’s too late: strong patents aren’t just about protection. They’re about leverage. They help you raise,…