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USPTO Launches AI Pilot Program for Patent Searches

10/9/2025

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office launched the Automated Search Pilot Program using AI to identify prior art early.
Petitions to participate open on October 20, capped at 1,600 applications.
The USPTO emphasizes data security and confidentiality for the AI tool.
Experiments with AI assistants by patent attorneys show mixed results, with effectiveness varying by field and inventor knowledge.

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Story summary

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office launched the Automated Search Pilot Program using AI to identify prior art early.
Petitions to participate open on October 20, capped at 1,600 applications.
The USPTO emphasizes data security and confidentiality for the AI tool.
Experiments with AI assistants by patent attorneys show mixed results, with effectiveness varying by field and inventor knowledge.