Alongside this milestone, Chekable is now offering early access to its generative AI platform, designed to revolutionise the patent filing process. The first-of-its-kind solution automates and streamlines crucial yet time consuming aspects of patent applications, protection, and prosecution, saving upwards of 70% or more time in drafting documents. This platform will revolutionise workflows for corporate inhouse IP teams, boutique patent law practices and multi-practice law firms.

“Chekable’s innovative approach to patent management epitomises the forward-thinking innovation we champion at NEC X,” said Shintaro Matsumoto, President and CEO of NEC X. “Their comprehensive solution and use of AI redefines the patent process, making it more efficient and accessible. We expect impressive results from Chekable, as they continue to enhance and scale their transformative platform worldwide.”

Currently, the patent application process is notoriously complex, time-consuming and siloed, resulting in inefficiencies and delays that can take years to complete a filing. While some solutions exist, very few cover the entire process. Chekable’s vision is to offer a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline the entire patent lifecycle in one end-to-end platform.

Adhering to local jurisdiction language requirements, Chekable’s advanced solution can accurately and efficiently generate patent applications, search, and monitor potential infringement with robust semantic search, and even matches patent professionals with inventors in need of guidance.

Chekable’s co-founder and CEO, Nipun Kumar, understands the challenges and complexities of filing patents first-hand, having authored over 60 patents, including numerous AI solutions, for Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, Chekable’s CAIO and co-founder, Ashutosh Chapagain, is an NLP specialist having deep AI and LLM knowledge working with robotic startups and institutions, such as Indiana University.

“NEC X has been an extraordinary partner, offering us invaluable resources, mentorship, and unwavering support,” said Kumar. “Their guidance has enabled us to refine our technology and fast-track our entry into the market. With NEC X's extensive ecosystem behind us, we are poised to revolutionise the patent process.”

Chekable joined NEC X’s Elev X! Ignite programme in 2023, as part of cohort Batch 10, having been selected from over 140 startup applicants based on the founding team's experience and growth potential. During the programme, NEC X provided not only hands-on support, funding, mentorship, and skill-development workshops, but also involved several NEC overseas research labs to test Chekable's solution, offering valuable feedback and support for product development to ensure a market-ready product.

Elev X! Ignite transforms early-stage innovators and founders into seed-ready startups, offering a distinctive blend of engineering expertise, strategic collaboration, R&D resources, and up to $200K in equity funding to help early-stage startups succeed and grow. During the six- to nine-month programme, Chekable worked closely with NEC X’s engineers, innovation team, researchers, industry experts, and mentors to validate their business model, refine their product, and prepare for scalable market entry. During this process, they’ve worked with numerous in-house IP teams and patent law firms to gather the requirements, beta test and workshop their solution for the market.

With the completion of the Elev X! Ignite programme, along with funding and continued support, Chekable is poised for rapid and significant growth.