Bao Tran is a distinguished patent attorney with over three decades of experience in intellectual property law and innovation strategy. As the principal of Patent PC (formerly Tran & Associates), Bao has established himself as a leading figure in the patent law community, particularly in Silicon Valley. Read More ›
Generative AI in Patent Drafting and Prosecution
Generative AI in Patent Drafting and Prosecution is designed for attorneys interested in integrating AI into their legal work. The webinar covers several key areas:
- An introduction to AI's impact on legal practice
- An overview of various AI tools available for legal professionals
- A focused section on existing AI patent software solutions
- A comprehensive discussion on ethical considerations when using AI in legal practice
- Criteria for selecting appropriate AI tools
- A brief Q&A session
The webinar aims to provide attorneys with a balanced view of AI's potential in law, highlighting both its benefits and the ethical challenges it presents. It includes practical information on specific AI tools, particularly those related to patent law, and emphasizes the importance of understanding and adhering to ethical guidelines when incorporating AI into legal work. This structure allows for a comprehensive yet concise exploration of AI's role in modern legal practice, helping attorneys make informed decisions about adopting these technologies.
Agenda:
- Introduction
- Welcome and speaker introduction
- Brief overview of AI’s impact on legal practice
- The AI Revolution in Law
- Current state of AI in patent practice
- Key benefits of AI adoption for attorneys
- Common misconceptions and concerns
- Categories of AI Tools for Legal Practice
- AI for searching
- AI in patent diagnostic/analysis
- AI in freedom to operate
- Predictive technology for examiner history
- AI patent drafting, practice management, and workflow automation
- Existing AI patent software solutions
- Ethical Considerations in AI Use
- Summary of ethics rules on technology use in legal practice
- Duty of competence (ABA Model Rule 1.1)
- Duty of confidentiality (ABA Model Rule 1.6)
- Duty of supervision (ABA Model Rules 5.1 and 5.3)
- Issues with AI hallucinations and inaccuracies
- Confidentiality concerns when using AI tools
- Responsibility and accountability for AI-generated work
- Obtaining informed client consent for AI use
- Criteria for Selecting AI Tools
- Assessing your firm’s specific needs
- Evaluating tool accuracy and reliability
- Considering ease of use and integration
- Examining data security and ethical considerations
- Analyzing cost-effectiveness and ROI
- Questions & Answers
Topics covered include:
Practice Skills
Duration of this webinar:
60 minutes
Originally broadcast:
December 02, 2024 11:00 AM PT
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits
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California CLE
Status: Approved
Credits: 1.0 Technology in the Practice of Law
Earn Credit Until: June 30, 2026
South Carolina CLE
Status: Approved
Credits: 1.0 General
Difficulty: All Levels
Earn Credit Until: December 31, 2024
North Carolina CLE
Status: Approved
Credits: 1.0 General
Earn Credit Until: February 28, 2025
Texas CLE
Status: Approved
Credits: 1.0 General
Earn Credit Until: November 30, 2025
This presentation is approved for one hour of Technology in the Practice of Law CLE credit in California, one hour of General CLE credit in South Carolina (all levels), and one hour of General CLE credit in North Carolina. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.0 credit hours.
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