IPO seeks AI-assisted patent search solution for prior art identification.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is conducting preliminary market engagement for an AI-assisted patent search solution to help patent examiners identify prior art. The solution should use semantic, conceptual, or AI techniques to improve search efficiency while maintaining examiner oversight. Key considerations include handling confidential patent data and protecting customer data within AI-enabled solutions. This is not a formal procurement but a market exploration; any future tender will be advertised separately.