NAPP Webinar: Maximizing Patent Application Quality with IronCrow AI: From Proofreading to Predictive Analytics

Description

A Hands-On Guide to N-Spec and the LLM Sandbox for NAPP Members 

Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to: 

1. Navigate and utilize N-Spec's core proofreading features to identify and correct common patent application errors before filing 

2. Interpret and apply predictive analytics (Art Unit and 101 Rejection predictors) to strengthen patent applications

3. Integrate the LLM Sandbox with N-Spec for enhanced patent application drafting and review 4. Implement best practices for using the IronCrow Word add-in to streamline their patent preparation workflow

Speaker:  Will Schlecht, Founder and CEO of IronCrow AI

William brings a unique combination of technical expertise and patent law experience to the field of legal technology innovation. As a registered patent agent (Reg. No. 78,820) and the Application Architect at IronCrow AI, William has spent the past six years developing cutting-edge AI tools that are transforming how patent professionals work.

With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Washington State University, William's technical foundation spans blockchain, machine learning, protein chemistry, and materials science. His graduate research resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications on cardiac regulatory proteins and advanced detection strategies, providing him with deep expertise in both theoretical and applied sciences.

Since 2019, William has channeled his dual expertise in patent law and machine learning into creating practical AI solutions for the patent community. His suite of patent analytics and automation tools, including N-Spec for patent proofreading, OA-Shell for Office Action response automation, and the LLM Sandbox for secure AI-assisted drafting, has been licensed by in-house counsel at multiple Fortune 500 companies and is used extensively by US patent practitioners across from solo practitioners to large law firms.

As both a practitioner who understands the daily challenges of patent work and a technologist at the forefront of AI development, William is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical legal applications. His mission is to empower patent professionals with AI tools that enhance efficiency while maintaining the high standards of quality and confidentiality that the profession demands.