EU AI Act: What Patent Attorneys Need to Know Before August 2026
Key EU AI Act obligations take effect August 2, 2026. Which requirements apply to patent attorneys and their AI tools.
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Insights, tutorials, and news for patent professionals. Stay updated on AI-powered patent research, digital signatures, and IP workflow optimization.
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AI suggestions are now integrated into Wunder Word's tracked changes, making it easier to review and accept or reject changes. This improvement is complemented by fixes to Find and Replace and the ability to apply multiple suggestions without crashes. Meanwhile, Wunder Chat has introduced easier chat navigation, enhanced matter management, and a new Word Add-in integration, while Atlas has improved patent reference verification, unified its runner for faster triage, and added live document access in Word. These updates also bring richer document metadata, improved instant narration, and a new skill for formulating invention objectives to Atlas, as well as enhanced presentation and easier document organization to Wunder Chat.
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Conversations in Wunder Chat are now more organized with the ability to associate chats, agents, and drawings with specific matters. This change is part of a broader effort to enhance collaboration, which also includes automated task routing for complex requests and improved matter management with detailed views and tabs. Additionally, Wunder Chat is now available in German, and the matter system supports multiple languages. In Wunder Word, multilingual use has been improved with translated ribbon UI strings, and debugging support has been enhanced with more detailed information. Atlas has also seen improvements, including smarter Word suggestions, more control over task automation, and clearer error messages. Furthermore, Atlas now includes a contract drafting skill and optimized claim drafting, making it easier to work with Word. Other notable updates include longer message support, more skills available, and a cleaner Word output.
The right patent software for small and medium-sized patent law firms. Cost efficiency, features, and selection criteria at a glance.
Analysis of the first decisions of the Unified Patent Court. What do they mean for patent strategy in Europe?
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The Document Organizer in Wunder Word now allows for easy folder selection, file listing, and syncing, while Wunder Chat introduces a range of features to enhance collaboration and research, including the ability to give feedback on chat messages, improved document viewing, and a new deep research module. Additionally, Wunder Chat's seamless handoff from research to chat and enhanced collaboration with Word bridge make it easier to work with others. Other notable updates include the ability to search patents, explore Kosmos, and upload Excel and CSV files, as well as improvements to the chat experience, research UI, and agent navigation.
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Customizable development URLs in Wunder Word make it easier to work with different environments, while enhancements to chat panels and external link handling improve collaboration and workflow. Additionally, Wunder Chat's seamless conversation flow and suggested corrections save time, and Wunder Sign's improved submission accuracy and faster document downloads increase efficiency. Persistent and separate chat panels in Wunder Word further facilitate collaboration on multiple documents. Improved feedback and error recovery in Wunder Chat and enhanced document handling in Wunder Sign also contribute to a more streamlined user experience.
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Simplified task tracking is now available in Wunder Chat, with a compact 'Thinking...' indicator for tasks with three or fewer steps. This change is part of a broader effort to improve usability, which also includes a cleaner chat interface and reliable user profiles in Wunder Chat. Meanwhile, Wunder Word has seen several improvements, including enhanced accessibility features, a simplified ribbon, and a new section for Official Letters. Additionally, the Wunder tab is now visible again, and various fixes have been made to chat history and account settings.
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Conversations in Wunder Chat are now tracked more accurately, ensuring that your feedback is scored correctly and improving the overall chat experience. This change is part of a broader set of updates that enhance the user experience, including easier document drafting, more accurate document previews, and smarter comment detection. Additionally, Wunder Chat now integrates with the Atlas API, enabling new features and capabilities for a more seamless experience. On the security front, Wunder Chat blocks free email providers during the authentication process, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. Meanwhile, Wunder Sign has introduced an easy enterprise deployment feature, allowing organizations to deploy the tool across their organization with a new MSI installer.
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