WATCH: Wrap-up debate — is the use of generative AI in patent drafting a risk to quality and validity

Anne Burkhart, IP Portfolio Manager at Lenovo, and Steven Fisher-Stawinski, Program Manager, STSM, Patent Strategy & Defense, IP External Submission at IBM, close the programme with a debate on the use of generative AI in patent drafting.The discussion considers the potential long-term implications of AI agents in the drafting process, including whether increased automation could affect the quality and robustness of patent applications. It also addresses concerns around enforceability, particularly where AI-assisted drafting may raise questions during examination or litigation.The session further explores how businesses can balance innovation with risk management, focusing on practical approaches to mitigating potential downsides while still benefiting from efficiency gains offered by AI tools.