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Smart Patent Case study

World-class IP strategy, made accessible by AI.

Company
Smart Patent [Brand name to confirm]
Sector
Legal tech
Founder
Jack Zhu

About the company

Smart Patent is an AI-powered platform that helps founders, universities and innovation-led companies assess patentability, improve drafting quality and make smarter IP strategy decisions.

The challenge

There was an urgent need to localise the product, sharpen positioning and build UK credibility and networks from a standing start.

How NEXUS helped

NEXUS helped Jack move from a legal services mindset to a scalable platform model, sharpening UK market positioning and the way the business is presented to partners and investors.

The outcome

Smart Patent is live, covering the full patent lifecycle, and has been selected as a finalist in a national AI venture programme run by one of the largest media groups in China, opening international visibility ahead of a UK and China raise.

Impact at a glance

  • Live AI platform covering the full patent lifecycle.
  • Finalist in a national AI venture programme.
  • Preparing a UK and China fundraise.

“NEXUS gave me a supportive community, practical guidance and the perspective to develop Smart Patent from an idea into a clearer and more scalable business.”

Jack ZhuFounder, Smart Patent

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