Legal Tech Industry: A New Player in IP? A Report from The European Patent Office Patent Information Conference 2020

The use of machine learning in patent drafting and prosecution was covered during this session.

Digital transformation is changing the way legal professions provide their services and expertise. The IP sector is no exception. Fortunately, ever more legal technology solutions are emerging that alleviate the work of IP specialists in areas like application drafting, document and file management, case law exploration, etc. This “kick-off” discussion round will open a dialogue among IP and patent professionals, and identify specific opportunities and challenges linked to these emerging services, in particular where patent knowledge management is concerned.