Patent Application Drafting System with Remote Third-Party Bidding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems and methods for drafting patent applications lack the ability to conveniently facilitate the protection and commercial exploitation of inventions, fail to efficiently obtain invention disclosures, and do not allow users to easily prepare and file patent applications without significant professional review, leading to increased costs and complexity.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that uses a computer and user interface to prompt users for input, draft patent applications, and enable users to select options for third-party notifications and bids, allowing for remote input and reducing the need for complex artificial intelligence, thereby simplifying the patent application process and reducing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If existing systems and methods are used for drafting patent applications, then professional review and assistance are required, but this leads to increased costs and complexity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of patent application preparationVSAvoidcomplexity of patent application process

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables inventors to independently complete patent application drafting through an automated computer-based interface that guides them through the process, eliminating the need for professional patent attorneys or agents to perform the actual drafting work

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of manual drafting by professionals with an automated computer-based drafting system that uses algorithms and templates to generate patent applications from inventor input

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Extent of automation

If complex artificial intelligence systems are used to draft patent applications, then automation is improved, but costs and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomation of patent application draftingVSAvoidcomplexity of drafting system

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent application drafting process is divided into discrete, manageable sections (background, summary, detailed description, claims) that can be independently generated and reviewed, allowing automation without requiring a single complex AI system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses structured templates and standardized formatting as intermediaries between inventor input and final patent application output, simplifying the automation process without requiring complex AI interpretation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If users prepare patent applications without professional review, then costs are reduced, but errors and quality may increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveefficiency of patent application filingVSAvoidquality of patent application

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates automated validation and error-checking mechanisms that provide immediate feedback to users during the drafting process, identifying potential issues before submission without requiring professional review

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary quality assurance checks, formatting validation, and completeness verification automatically during the drafting process, ensuring basic quality standards are met before the application is filed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Adaptability or versatility

If third parties are provided with opportunity to amend terms before bidding, then negotiation flexibility is improved, but process time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility of assignment termsVSAvoidtime for assignment process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system allows third parties to review and indicate interest in patent applications before detailed term negotiation begins, enabling preliminary filtering and reducing the time required for subsequent negotiations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The assignment process is segmented into distinct phases (initial review, term negotiation, final agreement), allowing flexibility in each phase while maintaining overall process efficiency through clear transitions between stages

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20230063363A1System and method for drafting at least a portion of a patent application, facilitating assignment of the patent application or combinations thereof

Publication Date: 2023.03.02 INNOVATION EXCHANGE LLC

AI summary

A system comprises a computer and a user interface comprising an image display. A method comprises prompting a user to provide user input by displaying a user prompt on the image display; the computer receiving the user input via the user interface; and the computer using the user input to draft at least a portion of a patent application. The user input can comprise a third-party indication, the third-party indication indicating whether the user desires at least one third party to be notified. The user can be prompted to provide user input in a format that can be converted into a portion of the application without any further user input or the use of artificial intelligence. A portion of the patent application that is created using the user input can be displayed in a user prompt. The user interface can be located remotely from the computer.