Patent infringement isn’t just a legal headache. It’s a direct threat to innovation, competition, and growth.
Whether your patent protects unique functions or features, infringements erode your competitive edge.
For too long, spotting infringements has meant sifting through documents, chasing leads, and burning hours of expert time. Now, artificial intelligence is revolutionising the game: AI uncovers hidden threats, accelerates enforcement, and delivers incisive insights for smarter protection.
At SnapDragon, we call this Augmented Intelligence: combining smart technology with sharp human minds to protect your IP, and maximise ROI.
We’ve identified three tiers of patent infringement detection, with AI laying the foundation for a well-rounded defence.
1. Spotting patent infringements in the wild
The first line of defence? Catching signs of infringement before they escalate.
It is possible for AI-powered brand protection software to scan global platforms for visual and textual evidence, and detect if your patent is under threat. Using Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and image-matching technologies, AI flags hidden threats – from imitation products to suspicious websites – that would otherwise go unnoticed.
This is where SnapDragon’s AI truly excels – continuously learning, refining its capabilities, and empowering you to respond to infringements with unmatched speed and precision.
It’s not a substitute for legal action, but it is a powerful tool to proactively protect your IP.
2. Utilising smarter comparison tools
AI tools are advancing quickly in their ability to detect overlap: whether that’s visual similarities or exact matches. But it’s what you do with that insight that really counts.
At SnapDragon, our expert team uses these tools as part of a broader Augmented Intelligence process. We combine smart tech with human judgment to surface meaningful comparisons, flag potential risks, and delete them – fast.
In-depth legal analysis still requires human expertise. But, with the right tech and the right people working together, you can act earlier and reduce the complexity of protecting your IP.
3. Outsmarting competitors and infringers
The last tier of defence involves monitoring what’s next – monitoring competitor activity, tracking online threats, and staying alert to new filings or product launches that could infringe on your protected IP.
Our expert team does the heavy lifting – ensuring you don’t miss the moments that matter.
Why AI is transforming in brand protection
AI isn’t making patent protection completely effortless, but it is making it smarter, faster, and more accessible. For global businesses, that’s a game-changer.
By using the right tools in the right way, you can:
- Strengthen your IP protection.
- Deter patent infringements before they strike.
- Accelerate enforcement when it occurs.
- And give your innovations the protection they deserve.
At SnapDragon, we’re helping businesses do exactly that.
Learn more about SnapDragon’s approach to brand protection.
Kieron Smith
SnapDragon | Brand Protection Specialist
