ARTICLE · 02 NOVEMBER 2026

How The IP Digital Assistant Qthena Supports Patent Drafting At INNOPI

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French patent attorney Marc Bethenod discusses how AI-powered digital assistance tools are transforming patent drafting workflows for independent practitioners. The article explores the challenges of maximizing productivity as a solo practitioner and examines how specialized AI technology can enhance efficiency while keeping human experts in control of the patent application process.

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The Qthena IP Digital Assistant provides valuable support for patent attorneys in companies and private practice of all sizes. Marc Bethenod, President of INNOPI, shares the perspective of an independent patent attorney.

After working for several leading intellectual property (IP) firms in France, French and European patent attorney Marc Bethenod established his own firm, INNOPI, in 2019. We asked him to share how recent developments in IP technology, including the IP Digital Assistant,

Challenge: Maximizing Productivity as a Solo Practitioner

Independent patent attorney and consulting firm, INNOPI, offers dedicated patent services to clients across Nantes and Western France, including patent application drafting.

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