Patent Continuation Strategy in 2026: How to Use AI to Identify, Draft, and File Continuations Before Your Competitors Do
Introduction Approximately 50% of all patents granted by the USPTO come from continuation applications. Most companies file continuations reactively — when a product changes, when a claim is challenged in litigation, or when a competitor’s design-around exposes a gap in...
How to Draft AI and Software Patents That Survive Section 101 After the USPTO’s November 2025 Guidance Reset
Introduction On November 28, 2025, the USPTO rescinded large portions of the Biden-era AI patent guidance. The separate eligibility track for AI-assisted inventions was removed. AI systems are now treated as tools — no different from any other technology —...
How to Draft a Patent Application for the EPO Using AI: A Practical Guide for European IP Teams
Introduction Drafting a patent application for the European Patent Office is not the same discipline as drafting for the USPTO. The EPO requires a two-part claim format. The problem-solution approach governs inventive step assessment. Article 83 demands the description supports...
What the Federal Circuit’s First ML Patent Ruling Means for Your R&D Team
Introduction In 2025, the Federal Circuit issued its first substantive Alice analysis for a machine learning patent — Recentive Analytics v. Fox Corp. For patent attorneys, it is a legal precedent. For R&D teams, it is a warning about which...
AI in Patent Claim Drafting: Automating Accuracy and Speed
The Changing Landscape of Patent Claim Drafting In the world of intellectual property, patent claims are the foundation of protection. They define the legal boundaries of an invention, shaping everything from enforceability in court to licensing negotiations. Yet, drafting precise...
Precision-Driven Patent Drafting: How Drafting LLM Reduces Human Error and Saves Time
Precision Under Pressure: Why Patent Drafting Demands More Patent drafting is one of the most critical and complex steps in the innovation lifecycle. A single application determines whether an invention will be legally protected, commercially valuable, or left vulnerable to...
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