How DeepIP Improved Comfort and Efficiency for SLW’s Patent Practitioners

Facing mounting pressure to deliver top-tier patent work with fewer resources and tighter deadlines? This case study explores how SLW, a leading IP law firm, leveraged DeepIP's AI to boost attorney productivity, enhance work satisfaction, and elevate patent quality.  

Discover how SLW attorneys gained up to 2 hours of focused work per day and shifted their attention to high-value tasks by integrating AI into their patent drafting process.  Delve into the tangible benefits of DeepIP, from increased efficiency and improved work-life balance to enhanced collaboration and higher-quality patent applications.

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Context: Handling Growing Demands with AI

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For Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner (SLW), a respected IP law firm with over three decades of experience, adopting AI was driven by both challenges and opportunities. “In my 32 years of practice, this is by far the most exciting development I’ve seen,” shared Andre, a SLW Principal.

Increasing demands for high-quality, complex patent applications, combined with stagnant budgets from large filers, have put pressure on traditional workflows. Additionally, the shrinking pool of junior attorneys entering the field has created resourcing challenges, making it essential to find ways to support existing teams while maintaining efficiency and quality

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Solution: Creation of a More Comfortable and Efficient Work Environment

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DeepIP has supported Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner (SLW) in creating a more efficient and enjoyable work environment for their attorneys. Here’s how:

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Up to 2 hours of Focused Work per day!

Patent work is intellectually demanding, requiring attorneys to focus deeply on complex technologies and tight deadlines. Before using DeepIP, attorneys typically had four to six hours of focused work per day. With the assistance of AI, they’ve been able to extend their productive time to seven or even eight hours, enhancing their overall efficiency without overexertion.

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Shifting to High-Value Tasks

By automating repetitive aspects of drafting, such as detailed descriptions, DeepIP has allowed attorneys to dedicate more time to high-impact activities like crafting claims, interacting with clients, and developing strategies. This shift has made the workday more rewarding, letting attorneys focus on the aspects of their role they find most fulfilling.

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Facilitating Collaboration and Consistency

One standout benefit has been the ability to customize and share prompts across the organization. Attorneys can collaborate on optimized workflows, ensuring consistency in patent quality and encouraging knowledge-sharing across the team.

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Why DeepIP?

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1. Seamless Workflow Integration

Attorneys were clear—they wanted a solution that integrated seamlessly with their existing tools, particularly Microsoft Word. DeepIP’s Word plugin allowed attorneys to stay in their preferred environment while leveraging AI, making adoption frictionless. Collaborative features are also appreciated by the team.

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2. Tailored AI for Accurate and Consistent Drafting

SLW tested various solutions rigorously, ensuring the chosen tool produced high-quality outputs without hallucinations. DeepIP excelled, offering robust customization options to adapt to the unique drafting styles of different attorneys and the specific requirements of clients.

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3. Unwavering Security and Compliance for Client Data

“If you’re trusted by the Department of Defense, SAP, and IBM, that’s good enough for us,” said Andre from SLW. DeepIP provided the assurances needed to protect sensitive client data, meeting the firm’s stringent compliance standards.

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4. Support and Responsiveness

DeepIP’s commitment to customer success stood out. The team was proactive in implementing feedback and continuously iterating on the product, ensuring it evolved alongside SLW’s needs.

Conclusion

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By reducing attorney fatigue, boosting productivity, and integrating seamlessly into their workflow, DeepIP has proven to be a very usefull tool in SLW’s arsenal.

“AI is like an exoskeleton for our attorneys,” noted SLW. “It extends their mental endurance and makes their work more enjoyable. It’s a win for our team and our clients.”

If your firm or corporation is looking for a solution to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and make attorneys’ work more rewarding, why not see what DeepIP can do for you?

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