Partner Craig R. Smith Featured in The AI Journal on the Future of the Patent Process in an AI-Driven World

  • April 28, 2025

“The Future of Protecting Inventions in an AI-Powered World”
The AI Journal

Partner Craig R. Smith recently authored an article for The AI Journal exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of patent protection. In “The Future of Protecting Inventions in an AI-Powered World,” Craig explores how AI is not only assisting in the invention process but is also revolutionizing the way patent applications are drafted, examined, and granted.

He highlights how AI is streamlining workflows for technology companies, law firms, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, potentially reducing the time and cost of obtaining patents dramatically. As AI systems continue to advance, the legal landscape will shift toward faster, more efficient processes while still requiring critical human oversight to ensure quality and compliance. Craig emphasizes that although AI brings powerful tools to patent practitioners and examiners alike, human review remains essential to safeguard the integrity of the patent system.

Read the full article at aijourn.com.

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