The AI Revolution and its Impact on the Patent Ecosystem

Lecture in Korean

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Seonghun Jeong, Patent Examiner, Korean Intellectual Property Office

Thursday, April 9, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bunche Hall, Rm 10383

Artificial Intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, rapidly evolving from a novel technological concept into foundational infrastructure that is disrupting industries worldwide. This talk begins by examining recent trends in AI, including the intensifying competition among leading AI companies to dominate this technological frontier.

Building on this technological context, the talk then explores how these rapid advances are reshaping the patent ecosystem. For inventors and patent practitioners, AI-powered tools are accelerating research, prior-art analysis, and the drafting of patent specifications. For patent offices worldwide, as examiners face a surging volume of applications, offices are increasingly adopting AI-driven tools to strengthen prior-art searches and manage administrative backlogs.

Ultimately, this talk provides a comprehensive overview of how the rapid evolution of AI is compelling every stakeholder in the patent ecosystem to reassess their roles and adapt to a new era of innovation.

Special Instructions
Event is exclusive to CKS Visiting Scholars, graduate/undergraduate students, and faculty

Sponsor(s): Center for Korean Studies