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Patent-Eligible Subject Matter refers to the types of inventions that can be legally patented. The criteria for patentability varies depending on the jurisdiction. In the United States, for instance, if a... more +
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter refers to the types of inventions that can be legally patented. The criteria for patentability varies depending on the jurisdiction. In the United States, for instance, if a researcher discovers a naturally occurring substance, the substance itself cannot be patented. This issue was examined in a United States Supreme Court case, AMP v. Myriad, in regard to the patentability of human genes.  less -
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USPTO Extends Comment Deadline on Patent Eligible Subject Matter Guidance for AI Inventions

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The USPTO has extended the public comment deadline in order to afford all stakeholders an opportunity to weigh in on the subject matter eligibility of AI inventions....more

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USPTO Seeks Public Comment on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Patentability

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The relentless march of technological progress presents a unique challenge for the intellectual property (IP) landscape. Earlier this year, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Request for Comments...more

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USPTO Issues New Guidance for Inventions Assisted by Artificial Intelligence: Human Contribution Is Key

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The Background: In response to the Biden administration's "Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence" on October 30, 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office...more

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The Future Of Artificial Intelligence and Inventorship: The USPTO Is Requesting Your Opinion

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As the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) develop, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) continues to grapple with a key question: Can an AI be an inventor? On February 14, 2023, the USPTO...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer 2020

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In This Issue - Inventorship, Patenting and AI: The Public Comments on Patenting Artificial Intelligence Inventions - Interest in artificial intelligence has become so keen that questions previously found only in works...more

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Hidden Layers Between AI & Patent Policy: Global Patent Office Policy Considerations and Perspectives

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With the ever increasing adoption of AI technology, no industry will unlikely be left untouched by Artificial Intelligence in the coming years. The worldwide spending on AI systems is estimated to increase as much as 100...more

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When Innovation Creates: Additional Developments in Artificial Intelligence at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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The Situation: Advances in artificial intelligence ("AI") are providing the ability to automatically create and design innovations without human assistance. AI's impact on patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other...more

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Comments on the USPTO's Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance -- The ABA

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On July 30, 2015, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office updated its subject matter eligibility guidance ("July Update"). The update provided recommendations and resources for examiners in addition to those in the Office's...more

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