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Practical guides on patent strategy, filing, AI-assisted drafting, and building a stronger IP pipeline around technical work.

Patent due diligence checklist: 6 things investors expect to see

Patent due diligence checklist: 6 things investors expect to see

When investors look at your IP, they're checking for specific signals. Here's what shows up in diligence and how to prepare.

5 biggest mistakes CTOs make when deciding what IP to patent

5 biggest mistakes CTOs make when deciding what IP to patent

The decision of what to patent is as consequential as how you file. These are the mistakes technical leaders make most often.

Using GPT-5 for patent drafting: a real-world experiment

Using GPT-5 for patent drafting: a real-world experiment

We tested GPT-5 on actual patent applications to see where it helps, where it falls short, and what still requires expert judgment.

How to survive your first year as a patent engineer: 8 tips

How to survive your first year as a patent engineer: 8 tips

The first year as a patent engineer is a steep learning curve. Here's what experienced practitioners wish they'd known earlier.

A complete list of patent law associations and online groups

A complete list of patent law associations and online groups

A directory of professional associations, online communities, and networking groups for patent practitioners.

Patentext June 2025 update: LegalTechTalk, new hires, and more

Patentext June 2025 update: LegalTechTalk, new hires, and more

A look at what the Patentext team shipped in June 2025, including our LegalTechTalk appearance and recent team growth.

Patentext May 2025 update: new editor experience, improved outputs, and more

Patentext May 2025 update: new editor experience, improved outputs, and more

The 0.2.0 release brings a revamped editor, improved drafting outputs, and a new references management feature.