More opportunity for inventors, and less of an obstacle
BY ERIC PINSTEIN
For inventors, navigating the patent landscape has traditionally been a challenge.
Accessing the right tools, interpreting complex documents and affording professional searches are hurdles that make it hard for non-experts to know if their idea is new, investible or worth protecting. But with the rise of AI-powered patent search tools, that’s changing.
Breaking down barriers
What once required specialized knowledge, expensive software or help from a professional is now possible with intuitive, AI-driven platforms designed to be fast, accessible and user-friendly. These tools use machine learning and natural language processing to analyze patent documents more like a human would—only much faster.
Instead of relying solely on keyword matching, AI understands concepts, context and intent. That means you can enter a plain-language description of your idea and the tool will uncover relevant patents, even if they use different terminology.
This is a game-changer, giving you a confident read on what’s out there so you can refine your idea, adjust your strategy or move forward with a patent application or investor pitch.
Finish with the experts
Although AI makes things easier, it’s still important to work with a qualified patent attorney or agent when you’re ready to file. Legal professionals bring deep expertise in drafting strong patent claims, navigating office actions and advising on strategy.
Think of AI as your starting point for insights. Your legal adviser is the partner to help turn your idea into protected IP.
FIND OUT FAST
- Has someone already patented something similar to my idea? Quickly check existing patents that match your concept, even if they use different language.
- What technology already exists in this space, and who is working on similar ideas? Understand the broader landscape of related innovations and identify key players.
- Are there opportunities to improve or differentiate my idea? Spot gaps in existing patents that could inspire opportunity.
- Can I use this information to attract investors? Use insights to show you’ve done your due diligence and understand the market.
- Is it worth filing a patent application? Make an informed decision before investing in legal fees.
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Eric Pinstein
Eric Pinstein is the chief technology officer co-founder of FluidityIQ, bringing over 25 years’ experience driving cutting-edge data and technology innovation across the financial and intellectual property industries. He’s worked with leading brokerages, asset managers and data providers to tackle complex challenges and deliver scalable solutions. He has led tech teams at several major firms, including as VP of technology at Clarivate’s IP group.
I have an innovative patented medical device; but my problem is securing any medical device manufacturer willing to manufacture and market my patented medical device that solves an unmet and market useful need in urology with global sales potentials. I have written to numerous major and minor companies; over {350} without any success to date. I am an O.R. Nurse ,U.S. Air Force Veteran and product developer of a patented urological O.R. table mounted positioning platform. This innovative device is a safe minimally invasive designed unit that reduces all lack of skills accuracy ; while enhancing hand control flexibility and multitasking capabilities while performing all types of urological procedures. Please give any and all information as to how -Fluidityig IQ- can assist me in obtaining an interested prospect for my patented system. My patented medical device is a safe class-1-FDA-510K clearance compared to the highly complex and extremely expensive Robotic Da Vinci system.
This medical device can be produced as a permanent or disposable unit for utilization in all developed and undeveloped target market health care facilities globally.
If any firm is interested ; I am willing to sell or license the patented rights to this device in a fair and equitable manner to manufacture and market this technology globally.
Hi Kaycell. Thank you for your interest. As a patent research platform, FluidityIQ can help you identify and analyze innovations that are similar to yours. This includes finding firms making investments in similar areas of innovation, determining how their inventions may be similar to yours, etc. If your main focus is trying to find companies with overlapping technologies for licensing, this may be a good place to start. I will reach out to you privately to provide additional information.
Jeff R.