Intellectual property application support ai system
An AI system addresses the complexity of intellectual property document preparation by automating document structuring and formatting, enhancing application accuracy and ease for individual inventors and professionals.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025114774
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-04
AI Technical Summary
Conventional application support services fail to provide specialized knowledge and legal judgment required for intellectual property applications, leading to difficulties in filing applications and high rejection rates due to incorrect system selection, insufficient descriptions, and inappropriate claim structures.
An AI-based system integrating natural language processing, legal system identification, construction support, and template formatting to automatically determine application types, suggest requirements, structure claims, and format documents across multiple formats.
Enables users without specialized knowledge to efficiently prepare and submit accurate intellectual property documents, increasing application filings and improving efficiency for inventors and professionals.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to an AI system that supports the preparation of documents for intellectual property applications, and in particular to a support technology that uses natural language processing technology to analyze the content of an invention and automatically generate a document structure that conforms to the format for submission to the Patent Office. Furthermore, the present invention is applicable to a variety of application formats, including patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks, and belongs to a technical field that reduces the burden of document preparation for applicants and agents (patent attorneys) and improves application accuracy. [Background technology]
[0002] Traditionally, online services such as freee Business Start-up have been offered to sole proprietors and small and medium-sized enterprises, and systems that assist in the automatic creation of business start-up notifications and tax-related documents have become widely used. However, these services only supplement basic tax and accounting formats and do not address the professional judgment and document composition required for intellectual property applications. In particular, it does not have the complex writing support functions specific to intellectual property applications, such as selecting the application type (patent, utility model, design, trademark, etc.), determining the requirements for each legal system, structural design of claims and specifications, and advice on drawing composition. As a result, many businesses and individual inventors who wish to protect their intellectual property have had to give up on filing due to the complexity of the system and forms, or have to rely on expensive expert services. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0003] As mentioned above, conventional application support services were unable to handle the preparation of documents that required specialized knowledge and legal judgment regarding the intellectual property system, making it extremely difficult for individual inventors and small and medium-sized enterprises to file applications. In particular, there have been many cases where applications have been rejected or where corrections have been requested during examination due to incorrect system selection, insufficient description requirements, or inappropriate claim structure. Therefore, the challenge is to build an AI-based application support system that can provide comprehensive support, from inputting invention information in natural language to system selection, description structure, claim generation, and format output. [Means for solving the problem]
[0004] The present invention solves the above problems by integrating the following functions into an AI system for supporting intellectual property applications: In other words, based on the invention details entered by the user in natural language, the system features an AI assistant configuration that (1) automatically determines the application type (patent, utility model, design, trademark), (2) automatically suggests application requirements and description formats according to each system, (3) assists in structuring claims, specifications, and drawings, and (4) automatically formats and outputs the information into electronic output formats (Word, PDF, etc.). The system is comprised of a natural language processing engine, a legal system identification module, a construction support algorithm, a template formatting engine, and an output control function, and allows users to consistently perform tasks from system selection to document output through a dedicated interactive interface, even without specialized knowledge. [Effects of the Invention]
[0005] According to the present invention, even if no specialized knowledge is required for intellectual property applications, it is possible to provide consistent support through natural language input from system selection to the creation, formatting, and output of application documents. This will make it easier for inventors, small and medium-sized enterprises, and founders to file applications themselves, contributing to an increase in the number of applications filed and opportunities to obtain rights. It will also be useful for patent attorneys and other specialists, as it can be used to generate drafts and present initial structure proposals, improving the efficiency of their work. Furthermore, by making it possible to accommodate multiple application formats, such as patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks, it has the remarkable effect of being able to provide cross-systemic and flexible support to a wide range of users. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0006] [Figure 1]A diagram of the MELOPASS system showing the overall configuration of the present invention from natural language input to output. [Figure 2] A flow diagram showing each step of the application processing process, from natural language input to output. [Figure 3] A procedural support flow chart showing the support process from entering the applicant's basic information to formatting the form. [Figure 4] A navigation diagram showing the flow of the interactive support function provided by an AI character. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0007] For example, when an individual inventor enters an "outline of the device he or she has in mind" into the AI screen, the AI will suggest the appropriate application category and output a complete set of documents to be submitted in Word format.
[0008] As another example, it could be applied to a patent attorney inputting the results of an initial hearing into AI, generating a draft of the claims and specification, and then revising it.
[0009] Furthermore, it can also be used by intellectual property officers at small and medium-sized enterprises to input internal ideas into AI and output simplified application proposals for internal approval.
[0010] The function to switch between templates corresponding to patent offices and each country's application system allows you to meet a variety of application needs both domestically and internationally.
[0011] By automatically converting the structure and claim format according to the user's language and input style, it is possible to maintain convenience while meeting legal requirements. [Industrial Applicability]
[0012] This invention can be used to support intellectual property applications by individual inventors, patent attorneys, small and medium-sized enterprises, etc., and has broad industrial applicability as an AI system compatible with domestic and international intellectual property systems. In particular, this configuration, which combines automated document preparation with system navigation, is expected to be applied to the legal, educational, and administrative support fields.
Claims
1. An AI system for supporting intellectual property applications that automatically generates intellectual property application documents based on information about inventions entered by users, and is characterized by comprising a natural language processing module, a navigation module, a template conversion module, and a submission format formatting module, and providing guidance on submission methods and methods for applying for tax exemptions according to user attributes.
2. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the navigation module automatically determines whether the application is for a patent, utility model, design, or trademark, and presents the optimal application structure and system.
3. 3. The system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the submission formatting module converts application documents into a layout for paper submission to prevent stylistic errors.
4. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the template conversion module maintains form templates for submission to the Patent Office in an updatable state and automatically updates them when the system changes.
5. A system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each module can be incorporated into other software for patent attorneys in API format.
6. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is provided with a feedback function that works in conjunction with a database of past application documents to detect expressions that correspond to writing errors, structural deficiencies, and reasons for rejection.