Jonathan Skovholt
VP Search Operations & Co-Founder | Ensemble IP
Jonathan Skovholt is a founding member and Head of Search Operations at Ensemble IP, an intellectual property consulting firm providing patent search services to corporations and law firms worldwide. At Ensemble IP, Jonathan works to blend human expertise with advanced technology tools to provide the most reliable and comprehensive patent search results. Jonathan is focused on assessing AI search systems, the convergence of Boolean and AI based techniques, and the continuing evolution of patent searching. Prior to joining Ensemble IP, he managed, designed, and delivered training for Landon IP and CPA Global where he taught analysts the finer points of searching, examining, and classifying. He is a former faculty member of Patent Resources Group (PRG) and at the NIH Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences. Jonathan has taught individuals on the art of prior art searching to audiences on four continents. He is also a former patent examiner.
The Promise of Agentic Search as a Patent Professional
When, Where, and How to Trust Agentic Search Agents
Patent search is entering a new era and the pace of change is only accelerating. As agentic search tools promise faster answers and broader access to patent intelligence, the real competitive advantage lies in knowing when to trust the results, when to challenge them, and how to turn them into better decisions. This session takes on one of the most important questions facing today’s patent professionals: how do you harness the power of next-generation search without losing rigor, judgment, or confidence in the outcome?
Join us for a practical and thought-provoking discussion on the promise, limits, and real world use of agentic search in patent work that is brought to life through a live demo of the process in action. You’ll leave with a clearer framework for defining what “good enough” means in different risk scenarios, expanding access responsibly beyond patent specialists, and avoiding the costly trap of over-trusting automated outputs.
If you’re looking to work smarter, faster, and see where patent search is going next, this is a session you won’t want to miss.
Agenda Items
24.11.2026
13:30
The Promise of Agentic Search as a Patent Professional
When, where, and how to trust agentic search agents
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