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Industry28 May 2026

How AI is Transforming Patent Prior Art Search

AI is changing how prior art searches are run: broader coverage in minutes rather than weeks. A candid look at where the technology genuinely helps, where it still fails, and how to use it without compromising legal rigour or confidentiality.

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Analysis12 May 2026

The True Cost of Manual Patent Literature Review

Manual literature review is one of the most expensive bottlenecks in the IP process. We break down where the time and money actually go — and how a screening-first workflow changes the budget equation for TTOs and IP-heavy teams.

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Guide22 April 2026

EPC Article 54: Understanding Novelty Requirements

What counts as prior art under EPC Article 54, how examiners apply the single-reference novelty standard, and how to run a rigorous novelty screen before you file.

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