WATCH: AI-powered patent prosecution for life sciences innovation

Keisha Hylton-Rodic, Patent Strategist-in-Chief at Hylton-Rodic Law, moderates a discussion with Giulia Toti, Head of GTM & Life Sciences at Ankar AI; Caleb Bates, Head of IP at Isomorphic Labs; Dhara Patel, Director, IP & Contracts Counsel at Souffle Therapeutics, Inc.; and Nitin Virmalwar, Vice President and Head of Intellectual Property at Stoke Therapeutics.The panel evaluates which AI applications deliver genuine value over hype, focusing on the efficacy of AI-powered prior art searching, coverage gaps, and validation requirements. They also discuss the critical need for quality control when utilising AI-assisted claim drafting and preparing office action responses.The conversation highlights compliance with USPTO guidance, practitioners' ethical obligations, and data security concerns. The speakers offer actionable advice on training teams, mitigating the risk of AI hallucinations, and protecting sensitive technical information when building new workflows.