For many IP law firms and corporate legal departments, managing a growing list of assets can feel like a “hamster wheel” of repetitive tasks. Between critical docketing deadlines and the administrative weight of renewals, the deeper analysis required to truly leverage an IP portfolio often falls by the wayside.
However, a new era of intelligence is emerging. By integrating specialized solutions into your workflow, performing a patent portfolio analysis is no longer a weeks-long manual project. It is now a streamlined, data-driven strategic advantage.
How can AI help with Patent Portfolio Analysis?
Traditionally, analyzing a portfolio meant manually reviewing thousands of documents to identify top performers or potential risks. This process was not only time-consuming but also prone to human error. Today, Black Hills AI (BHAI) bridges the gap between administrative maintenance and strategic intelligence. We offer an AI patent portfolio analysis that identifies “evidence of use” directly within the renewals process. These solutions ensure that your data is always actionable and accurate.
“We built Black Hills AI because we lived the grind of the practice. As attorneys, we know that your value isn’t in mining data—it’s in the counsel you provide. By integrating AI directly into the portfolio analysis and renewals process, we aren’t just automating a task; we are providing a ‘virtual associate’ that surfaces actionable intelligence with a level of precision only an IP-specific brain and your years of experience can achieve.” — Jim Hallenbeck, CEO of Black Hills AI
By using an automated patent portfolio analysis, firms and corporations can identify patent assets currently being used in the marketplace. This allows your team to focus on higher-value assets and strategy rather than data mining. Our solutions are built by attorneys who understand the complexity of IP law. We ensure that every piece of data is processed with the highest level of scrutiny.
How Does Evidence of Use Help Transform Renewals?
Black Hills AI has revolutionized the standard renewals process by adding AI-powered “evidence of use reporting.” This allows organizations to make maintenance decisions based on objective value rather than just calendar dates. Instead of paying an annuity on a “dead” asset, our solutions scan the global market to match patents to use. This provides you with a comprehensive patent portfolio analysis report to help inform your abandonment or maintenance decisions.
With these insights, your team can model budgets more effectively. You can use forward citations and class activity to predict future costs. This helps you justify IP spend to the C-suite with hard data. Our solutions provide the clarity needed to manage a global portfolio with confidence.
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Maximizing Value with Otto IP™
While evidence of use scanning provides a macro view during renewals, our proprietary solutions, like Otto IP™, offer the micro-level deep dives needed for litigation and prosecution strategy. Some clients describe Otto as a “virtual associate.” It can summarize complex file histories and evaluate rejections. Otto IP™also performs a detailed patent portfolio analysis on specific technology clusters.
“Automation in the IP space is only as good as the legal logic behind it. With Otto IP™, we didn’t just build a search tool; we built a specialized engine that understands the ‘why’ behind an Office Action or a claim rejection. It allows a practitioner to move from a bird’s-eye view of a portfolio down into the trenches of a specific patent family in seconds, providing the kind of nuanced analysis you’d normally expect from a senior-level associate.” — Tom Marlow, CAIO of Black Hills AI
Otto IP™ is uniquely qualified for this task. It was built by seasoned IP attorneys who understand legal nuances that generic AI tools often miss. This ensures that your AI patent portfolio analysis is grounded in a deep understanding of statutes and regulations. You get the speed of AI combined with the accuracy of a senior associate. These solutions integrate directly into your existing workflows.
How Attorney-Led AI Has Become the Standard for IP Data Accuracy
In an industry where a single error can cost millions, the “attorney-built” credibility of BHAI stands apart. Most solutions are developed by tech companies with no legal background. Our solutions are designed by people who have actually practiced IP law. Utilizing an automated patent portfolio analysis within a secure, U.S.-based technology infrastructure helps protect your firm’s reputation.
Accuracy is the foundation of everything we do. By leveraging an automated patent portfolio analysis, your organization can stop just managing its IP and start maximizing it. Our solutions are designed to grow with your needs. We provide the tools necessary for a modern, efficient IP department.
Discover What AI for Patent Portfolio AnalysisHas to Offer
Ultimately, a patent portfolio analysis should provide more than just a list of dates; it should provide a roadmap for future innovation. By leveraging Black Hills AI, your team can finally get off the hamster wheel. Experience the difference that attorney-led solutions can make for your portfolio today and request a demo.