

The Future Of AI and Intellectual Property
16 snips Jul 30, 2025
In this discussion, Brooke Quist, a partner at Seed IP specializing in intellectual property law, and Michael Wiggins, Chief Legal Officer at Fresh Consulting with a background in molecular biology, explore the evolving landscape of AI in legal practice. They delve into AI's rising influence, its strengths and weaknesses, and the unique challenges posed by shadow AI. Practical advice on proprietary versus third-party AI solutions is shared, alongside insights into the future of AI advancements and their ethical implications in intellectual property.
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Early Patent Exposure Shaped A Career
- Brooke grew up around patents because her father held dozens of patents at Boeing and testified in related cases.
- That early exposure led her to study engineering and later pivot to patent law.
From Molecular Biology To IP Law
- Michael started in molecular biology and moved into law after an internship showed him lab life wasn't for him.
- He combined science and law by passing the patent bar and advising on IP and policy.
Use AI For Data Summaries Not Creative Drafting
- Use AI for summarizing large unstructured legal data but avoid relying on it for high-stakes creative legal drafting.
- Vet AI outputs carefully for hallucinations and confidentiality before sending externally.