Imagine a factory where human operators control production devices. The system monitors each operator’s performance and restricts access based on their productivity. The idea is to prevent low-performing operators from causing further...
Will “Trained” AI Kill Your Patent?
If you draft patents for AI innovations, you must pay close attention to this new decision by the European Patent Office. The central question: The case centered on a method for controlling continuous chromatography using a “trained and...
Magic Leap Loses Patent on Biometric Information Sharing: A Lesson in Software Patents
The world of augmented reality (AR) took an interesting turn recently when Magic Leap, a leading player in AR technology, lost a European patent covering biometric information sharing on its AR headset. The European Patent Office (EPO) Board of...
How to Draft Patents With AI: Insights from My Seminar
On January 22, 2025, I had the pleasure of hosting my seminar How to Draft Patents With AI. What an incredible session it was! We brought together patent professionals from across Europe, including folks from Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, and...
Bye Bye 2024, Exciting Plans for 2025
As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for being part of my journey in 2024. Whether we worked together on an exciting patent project, connected over this newsletter, or simply stayed in touch, your trust and engagement...
5 Patent Takeaways for Startup Founders From My Podcast Feature
I was recently a guest on the Follow The Gradient podcast. We had an in-depth discussion about why patents are crucial for startup founders and how they can be a game-changer in building sustainable, defensible value. The podcast is now live, and...
Understanding the New epi Guidelines on Generative AI for Patent Attorneys
The European Patent Institute (epi) has just introduced new guidelines on the use of generative AI for all European patent attorneys. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape our profession, these guidelines serve as a critical framework to...
New ChatGPT Patents
This article explores some of OpenAI’s recently published patents and patent applications, shedding light on their innovative approaches to training speech recognition models and iteratively editing text with chatbots. From leveraging weakly...
How to Write the Patent Background Section With AI
A great patent tells a captivating story. Writing a patent document has a lot in common with creating a startup pitch deck, but with one key difference: A pitch deck tells the startup’s company story, aiming to convince investors of its potential...
5 Things You Should Disclose in an AI Patent
The European Patent Office (EPO) has clarified its expectations for patents relating to Artificial Intelligence (AI) inventions. In a recent decision, the EPO emphasized five criteria for a sufficient disclosure to prevent patents being granted for...