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Patents fuel major business and legal decisions, but navigating them requires special skills and focus. The Patent Matters podcast discusses best practices in the searching, prosecution, and management of this form of IP.

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  1. Episode 3 - Navigating Patentability: AI in Modern Patent Searches

    02/12/2025

    Episode 3 - Navigating Patentability: AI in Modern Patent Searches

    Welcome back to Patent Matters! In this episode, COO Brad Buehler and co-founder Jonathan Skovholt dive into the world of patentability searching—the critical process of determining if your invention is truly novel. They discuss how professional searching has evolved over the past three decades, moving from physical search rooms to sophisticated digital platforms.   🔍 What You'll Learn The Evolution of Searching: Hear about the drastic changes in patent searching, from dial-up to the specialized, technology-focused approach used today.The Power of AI: Brad and Jonathan explore how Artificial Intelligence is now considered the "fourth pillar" of patent searching, making analysts faster and more effective.Generative AI (GenAI): Get a breakdown of the surprising rise of GenAI (GPT-style models) and its role in analysis, summarization, and quickly getting a "lay of the land" on complex patent documents.Automated Searching: When is an AI-only search enough? The discussion focuses on using automated searching for cost-effective and rapid first-pass analysis, especially for making quick filing decisions and screening a high volume of invention disclosures.The Human Element: Discover the key pitfalls of blindly trusting algorithms and why the expertise of a professional searcher—understanding technology and IP law—remains vital for comprehensive and high-quality results.  Whether you're an inventor, an IP professional, or simply curious about how technology is changing legal analysis, this episode offers essential insights into how AI is redefining the future of innovation protection.

    47 min

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Patents fuel major business and legal decisions, but navigating them requires special skills and focus. The Patent Matters podcast discusses best practices in the searching, prosecution, and management of this form of IP.