From Idea to Innovation: The Birth of PatentMaker
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The idea of PatentMaker
The coveted end goal was to find a solution that would simplify, speed up, and automate typical patent attorney work in order to save time and reduce costs. Since he could not find a ready-to-use solution, he developed his own software for his needs. The program quickly caught the attention of many of his colleagues and the software is being used in the whole law firm and is integrated into the firm software.
Even back then, he has always believed that AI would one day take a lot of work off human beings hands, as he did his PhD at the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Oxford with a topic on machine learning.
Dr. Matthias Hofmann
Even back then, he has always believed that AI would one day take a lot of work off human beings hands, as he did his PhD at the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Oxford with a topic on machine learning.
As a patent attorney who also understands the power of machine learning, he transfers his knowledge and implements AI functions together with the development team of PatentMaker in the software for patent professionals for the efficient practices including patent prosecution, patent drafting, standard mapping, FTO etc.
Today, PatentMaker is not only widely used by patent law firms and IP departments of the industry, regardless of their size and origin, Europe, Asia und even USA, our excited users even contribute to the further development of the PatentMaker with their ideas, their wishes and their valuable feedback.
Our Vision
At PatentMaker, we envision a future where Intellectual Property (IP) transcends being a mere legal requirement and becomes a cornerstone of strategic prowess, embodying and guiding the fundamental vision of every enterprise.
Recognizing the inefficiencies entrenched in classic processes and the sluggish adoption of technology in the current landscape, we perceive a pressing need for transformation.
We are uniquely positioned to pioneer the development of the most dependable AI-powered digital assistant tailored specifically for intellectual property practices. Our goal is to revolutionize the IP field, making it more efficient, accessible, and strategically integral to businesses worldwide.
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Latest News
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PatentMaker at the 2nd AI & IP Forum in Munich
The role of artificial intelligence in Intellectual Property is entering a new phase. What was once experimental is now becoming an integral part of how patent professionals approach analysis, decision-making, and their daily workflows. As AI continues to mature, the focus is shifting from possibilities to practical implementation—how these technologies can be used effectively, responsibly, and at scale.
Against this backdrop, we are pleased to announce that PatentMaker will participate in the 2nd AI & IP Forum in Munich on April 23, hosted by the Forum Institute. The event will bring together a distinguished group of experts from across the IP industry, including representatives from Institutes, leading corporations and patent law firms, including:
- Angel Aledo Lopez (EPO’s CTO / COO)
- Kemal Bengi-Akyürek (Chair of the EPO Boards of Appeals)
One of the highlights of the forum will be the panel discussion on “AI in law practice”, which will focus on concrete use cases and practical frameworks for integrating AI into patent workflows. The panel will feature renowned experts from both industry and private practice, including:
- Filip De Corte (Head IP Crop Protection Syngenta)
- Marc-Michael Barf (Director Corporate Patents, Infineon Technologies)
- Christian Pioch (Partner, Maiwald Intellectual Property)
- Daniel Werner (Partner, BARDEHLE PAGENBERG)
We are particularly proud that our founder, Dr. Matthias Hofmann, will moderate this panel. As a German and European patent attorney and equity partner at Boehmert & Boehmert, Dr. Hofmann brings extensive practical experience in advising leading international companies. In this role, he will guide the discussion on how AI can be effectively applied in real-world legal and patent environments—moving beyond theory to actionable insights.
At PatentMaker, we strongly believe that the future of AI in IP lies not only in technological advancement, but in practical usability and integration into daily workflows. Events such as the AI & IP Forum provide an important platform to exchange perspectives, share experiences, and collectively shape the next phase of AI adoption in the field.
We would like to thank Jean-Claude Alexandre Ho, LL.M. and the team at FORUM • Institut für Management GmbH for organizing this excellent event.
We look forward to engaging discussions in Munich and to connecting with peers across the industry to explore where AI in Intellectual Property is heading next.
