A Case Study in AI-Powered Legal Innovation
“From the very beginning, Junior has been more capable than any other system we’ve seen. It started strong and has only continued to improve, consistently staying ahead of the curve.”
Kevin Bastuba
Partner, Founders Legal
Client Profile
Founders Legal is a modern law firm that provides sophisticated legal services to technology companies and startups. Kevin Bastuba, a Partner at the firm, specializes in software and mechanical patent prosecution, handling high-volume patent work for a diverse range of innovative clients.
The Challenge
In the competitive field of patent law, firms are constantly challenged to deliver exceptionally high-quality work with speed and cost-efficiency. The process of drafting a robust patent application—ensuring every claim is meticulously supported by the specification—is traditionally time-intensive and demands rigorous attention to detail. Founders Legal needed a solution that could enhance their drafting workflow, reduce turnaround times, and uphold the highest standards of quality, all while meeting the expectations of fast-moving startups and high-volume clients.
The Solution
Founders Legal integrated Junior into its core patent prosecution workflow. Kevin Bastuba utilizes Junior primarily for drafting patent applications, leveraging its powerful capability to generate comprehensive specifications directly from a set of claims. He describes the platform as intuitive and highly effective, consistently performing as expected.
A key function for his practice is Junior’s “indispensable” review feature. This tool allows him to quickly verify that the drafted specification thoroughly covers every aspect of the claims and that all disclosed information has been successfully incorporated, mitigating risk and ensuring complete claim support.
The Impact
By adopting Junior, Founders Legal has achieved significant benefits:
- Accelerated Turnaround Times: The ability to rapidly generate high-quality drafts has allowed the firm to significantly shorten the time from claim set to client delivery. As Kevin noted, “clients appreciate the quick turnaround times for applications made possible by Junior.”
- Enhanced Quality and Consistency: Junior’s review functionality acts as a critical quality control check, ensuring that every application is robust, complete, and that the claims are well-supported. This reduces the risk of errors and strengthens the overall patent.
- Strategic Advantage: With the efficiency gains from Junior, Founders Legal can offer premier, high-quality patent applications without the overhead and pricing of a traditional large firm. This positions them as an ideal partner for startups and enterprises seeking top-tier service and value.
- Confident AI Adoption: With experienced attorneys like Kevin guiding the process, Founders Legal effectively mitigates the risks associated with AI. Their expertise allows them to easily identify and correct any potential issues, harnessing the power of AI while ensuring superior legal work product.
By pairing advanced AI with deep legal expertise, Founders Legal is setting a new standard for efficiency and excellence in patent prosecution.