Agreement Modeling System Automating Document Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The manual process of defining and generating agreement documents is time-consuming and error-prone, especially when dealing with complex financial transactions involving multiple instruments and products, and existing systems struggle to handle dynamic relationships and fluid environments.

Innovation Solution

An agreement modeling system that determines and generates agreement documents based on user input, using a covered products matrix and scope stacks evaluated by an evaluation engine, to automate the creation and transmission of documents between parties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual definition and generation of agreement documents is used, then parties can carefully consider and select appropriate document types and agreement terms, but the process becomes time-consuming and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of agreement documentVSAvoidtime for agreement generation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service by automatically generating agreement documents based on input data and pre-configured templates. The agreement modeling system autonomously selects appropriate document types and clauses without requiring manual intervention, thus reducing time consumption while maintaining accuracy through systematic rules and validation mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies preliminary action by pre-configuring agreement templates, clauses, and document types before the actual agreement generation process. All possible agreement structures and terms are prepared in advance, allowing the system to quickly assemble appropriate documents by selecting and populating pre-defined elements rather than creating them from scratch during the agreement process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If hard-coded rules and programs are used in existing systems, then agreement generation can be automated, but the systems cannot efficiently handle dynamic environments and fluid changes in agreements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomation of agreement generationVSAvoidflexibility to dynamic changes
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements dynamics by making the agreement modeling process adaptable to changing requirements. The system can dynamically select and modify agreement templates, clauses, and structures based on input parameters and business rules. This allows the automated generation process to flexibly accommodate dynamic environments and fluid changes in agreement terms without requiring system reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies parameter changes by allowing modification of agreement document parameters such as document type, clauses, and terms based on varying business conditions. The agreement modeling system can adjust the structure and content of generated documents by changing parameters like agreement type, jurisdiction, and specific clauses, enabling automation while maintaining adaptability to different scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If multiple documents need to be generated for a single relationship, then comprehensive agreement coverage is achieved, but the manual generation and exchange process becomes difficult and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompleteness of agreement documentationVSAvoidcomplexity of document management process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges the generation of multiple related documents into a single automated process. The agreement modeling system can generate master agreements, schedules, supporting documents, and cover letters as an integrated set based on a single input configuration. This combining of multiple document generation tasks into one unified process reduces the complexity of document management while ensuring comprehensive agreement coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies universality by creating a multi-functional agreement modeling platform that can generate various types of agreement documents (master agreements, schedules, amendments, supporting documents) using a single system. This universal approach eliminates the need for separate manual processes for each document type, reducing overall process complexity while maintaining complete documentation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS7720729B2Systems and methods for facilitating agreement generation and negotiation via an agreement modeling system
Publication Date: 2010.05.18 GOLDMAN SACHS & CO LLC
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AI summary

Systems and methods are provided to facilitate generation and/or negotiation of an agreement document via an agreement modeling system. According to one embodiment, agreement information associated with an agreement between a party and a counter-party is determined. An agreement document is generated in accordance with the agreement information, and it is automatically arranged for the agreement document to be received by the party and/or the counter-party. For example, an agreement modeling system controller may transmit the agreement document to the counter-party via an electronic mail address.