Let’s keep the ball rolling,
I have 10 years of experience in this industry, I could give you some insight on this fast pace industry we are all living in.
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Thanks for offering to share your experience, @Kailin, I look forward to hearing more!
What’s one shift or trend you’ve noticed in the intellectual property world over the last few years that you think inventors should be paying closer attention to?
In my humble opinion, since the pandemic, the surge in artificial intelligence and automated systems has been ramping up, with an overemphasis on this area of technology. This might eliminate many lower-level positions and could impact the economy. For instance, AI is getting smarter and quicker, but in some areas, it still falls short. Etc.: My client asked me if we can use ChatGPT to draft our applications or conduct searches. The short answer is no, as the AI bot is incapable of tuning itself to understand an inventor’s invention; thus, the drafts it produces will be unusable when it comes to the prosecution stage. I have always encouraged my clients to keep inventing and focus on their inventions without worrying about AI ramping up, as they may feel disheartened that their inventions/products might potentially be unpatentable. It is my job to handle what they entrust to me so that I can tune into and understand their invention, write a personalized draft for it, and secure coverage and protection.
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Thanks so much for this insight, @Kailin, really helpful and encouraging perspective. You’re absolutely right that AI tools can be powerful, but they still lack the nuance and understanding needed to fully grasp the heart of an invention. I appreciate your reminder that inventors should stay focused on their vision and not get discouraged by trends or tech hype.
It’s reassuring to hear from someone experienced that there’s still real value in the creative and human-driven side of innovation, and that there are professionals like you who can help translate those ideas into strong protections.
Also curious, @Kailin, when you’re working with inventors early in the process, what do you wish more people understood or came prepared with? Are there any common mistakes or missed opportunities that you see often, especially with first-time inventors?
Thanks again! I know our community can learn a lot from your experience.
I saw your comment about being able to hand-draw the concept of an invention , and that really caught my attention. I’m currently working on developing an idea, but I don’t have design experience or CAD skills yet, so I’d love to understand this better.
Could you please share a bit more about what kind of hand drawings are acceptable for a provisional patent — for example, how detailed they need to be, or if there are any specific guidelines or common mistakes to avoid?
Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge
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