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USPTO looks to industry for AI-driven search tools

By Melissa Ritti and Nick Robertson ( June 18, 2025, 17:26 GMT | Comment) -- The US Patent and Trademark Office wants to contract with companies for artificial intelligence technology to assist in examinations. The USPTO's request for information furthers the office’s commitment to implement the innovative technology, with the “low or no cost” technology planned to perform prior art searches and even assist in 35 USC § 101 and § 112 application denials, USPTO leaders said.The US Patent and Trademark Office is hoping the power of artificial intelligence can be effectively harnessed to generate improved prior art search results — and it is turning to the private sector to get it there. ...

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