AI-Powered Patent Search Tool Market Engagement

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is conducting a market engagement exercise to explore AI-assisted patent search solutions that can help patent examiners identify relevant prior art documents more efficiently. We are seeking supplier feedback on available technologies that use semantic search, conceptual analysis, artificial intelligence, or other advanced techniques to improve patent search effectiveness while preserving examiner oversight and decision-making authority. This engagement focuses on understanding current market capabilities across multiple areas: available technologies and features, service delivery models, security and data protection approaches, commercial terms, implementation pathways, and procurement considerations. Data security is a critical priority, with particular attention to how solutions handle confidential patent application information and protect customer data within AI-enabled systems. Please note: This is a preliminary information-gathering exercise only and does not constitute a formal procurement process. Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately. Interested suppliers should submit feedback via the engagement portal.