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How NexWafe Cuts Patent Costs with Ankar AI
“Ankar’s drafting tool changed our workflow. We can now see applications build step by step, make corrections instantly, and collaborate with inventors in real-time — instead of going back and forth with external attorneys”
Dr. Sabine Seeliger
IP Manager
With proven solutions already in place and a clear vision for the future, NexWafe is not just developing – it’s scaling and pushing new frontiers in solar wafer innovation.
Protecting its intellectual property is central to this journey. Traditional patent processes, however, are slow, costly, and create friction between inventors and IP managers. To keep innovation moving, NexWafe recognized the opportunity to modernize its workflows - and partnered with Ankar AI to make it happen.
As NexWafe’s innovation pipeline expanded, its IP department faced increasing pressure:
Manual novelty searches consumed time and delayed patentability decisions
Heavy reliance on external attorneys made drafting costly and rigid
Collaboration bottlenecks arose from back-and-forth with external attorneys, adding friction and slowing down the entire drafting process
NexWafe wanted a more agile process to keep pace with its R&D momentum.
To strengthen its leadership in solar wafer innovation, NexWafe saw the opportunity to modernize how its IP was managed. By embedding Ankar’s AI-powered tools directly into its processes, the company empowered its IP team to move faster, work more efficiently, and collaborate more closely with inventors:
Launchpad: Provides instant novelty analysis, giving IP managers a valuable starting point for novelty searches. This accelerated review cycles and improved decision-making.
AI Patent Drafting: Speeds up the drafting process, reducing time per application, freeing up resources and lowering external costs.
“Ankar’s drafting tool changed our workflow. We can now see applications build step by step, make corrections instantly, and collaborate with inventors in real-time — instead of going back and forth with external attorneys”
— Dr. Sabine Seeliger, IP Manager
By embracing AI-powered IP workflows, NexWafe strengthened its position as a solar innovation leader and unlocked measurable improvements:
30% faster IP reviews: Launchpad provides a strong starting point for novelty analysis of inventions, allowing the team to make informed decisions more quickly.
In-house drafting at scale: With Ankar’s drafting tool, external costs fell by up to 90%, and the IP team gained greater control.
Already a recognized innovator in solar wafer technology, NexWafe continues to push new frontiers in clean energy. With Ankar AI, the company protects its innovations more efficiently, empowers its IP team, and ensures patent protection keeps pace with rapid innovation.
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