Written by Olaf Kopp Search patents reveal how AI search systems interpret intent, evaluate content passages, and build brand understanding in generative results. Generative engine optimization (GEO) represents a shift from optimizing for keyword-based ranking systems to optimizing for how generative search engines interpret and assemble information. While the inner workings of generative AI are famously complex, patents and research papers filed by major tech companies such as Google and Microsoft provide concrete insight into the technical mechanisms underlying generative search. By analyzing these primary sources, we can move beyond speculation and into strategic action. This article analyzes the most insightful patents…
What Google and Microsoft patents teach us about GEO








