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Protecting intellectual property in AI development: Legal strategies and best practices

AI technology is increasingly used in various sectors, necessitating a thorough understanding of intellectual property protection.

Legal strategies and best practices are crucial for safeguarding intellectual property in artificial intelligence development. [ more ]

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US Patent Office: AI is all well and good, but only humans can patent things | TechCrunch

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has stated that only a person can receive official protections for intellectual property, including patents.

AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable but AI systems themselves cannot be named as inventors legally. [ more ]

The IP Law Blog

3 months ago

EU data protection

When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

Companies rely on intellectual property ("IP") rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding.

IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. [ more ]

TechCrunch

2 weeks ago

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Watch: FTC bans noncompetes, court challenge incoming | TechCrunch

The FTC voted to ban noncompete agreements, potentially leading to more startups and patents. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

1 month ago

USPTO says existing rules apply to AI-crafted submissions

Guidance issued by USPTO for professionals using AI in patent and trademark fields.

Existing rules and regulations apply to AI usage in document drafting, disclosure duties, and filings with USPTO. [ more ]

The Verge

US patent office confirms AI can't hold patents

AI systems cannot be named inventors, but humans can use AI tools in the patent invention process and must disclose if they do.

To register a patent, the person using AI must have contributed significantly to the invention's conception. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

USPTO AI Guidance Reiterates DABUS Decision

AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable, but inventorship analysis should focus on human contributions.

A single person using an AI system to create an invention must make a significant contribution to be considered a proper inventor. [ more ]

Axios

3 months ago

Exclusive: IBM tops list of AI-related patent applications

IBM tops the list of firms with the most AI-related patent applications in the US in the last five years.

More than one in five AI-related patents dealt with generative AI. [ more ]

The Daily Upside

3 months ago

Special Report: The Meta Metamorphosis

Facebook (now Meta) is pursuing a wide range of business ventures including the metaverse, AI, and blockchain.

Meta's adaptability is one of its greatest characteristics, evident in its patent filings covering various technologies. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Other Barks and Bites for Friday, December 1: Senators Discuss AI and Intellectual Property; EU Report Finds 86 Million Fake Items Were Detained Last Year; USPTO Releases New China IP Rights Toolkit

The USPTO released a revised edition of its China Intellectual Property Rights Toolkit, which provides information on recent changes to China's IP laws and government structure.

USPTO Director Kathi Vidal vacated a PTAB decision that found certain patent claims unpatentable, stating that the Board should have considered evidence of patentability. [ more ]

Ars Technica

1 month ago

Gadgets

Roku has patented a way to show ads over anything you plug into your TV

Roku TV could potentially display ads over devices connected via HDMI.

Patents may not always translate into actual implementation of described technology on Roku TV sets. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

EU data protection

Global confidence falls in UK low-carbon vehicle market,

Foreign investment in low-carbon vehicle innovation in the UK has significantly dropped over the past five years.

The total number of low-carbon patents in the UK has decreased by 79% since 2015. [ more ]

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Wearables

Report claims Apple is close to smart ring breakthrough - Wareable

Rumor mill can influence news coverage

Apple's potential entry into smart ring market is uncertain [ more ]

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Graphic design

Is Apple making a Smart Ring, or what?

Apple rumored to be working on a smart ring with patents registered for electronic systems applicable to a smart ring.

Speculation arises from a thin report by ET News in Korea regarding the development and potential launch of the rumored Apple Ring. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

AI is Not Creative Per the USCO and the Courts - And That's a Good Thing

The U.S. Copyright Office and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office have different views on the capabilities of AI in relation to creativity and inventorship.

Patents and copyrights are doctrinally and conceptually different, so conclusions regarding protectability can differ.

The recent guidance from the USCO and court decisions have found that human creativity is essential for copyrightability, regardless of AI involvement. [ more ]

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Digital life

Apple's next fight could be against shoulder surfers'

Apple is working on new screen technology for iPhones and Macs to prevent shoulder surfers from viewing the screen.

One patent proposes using a covering on the screen that only allows light to emanate in one direction, making it visible only to the person in front of the screen.

Another patent suggests altering the viewing angle of the display as a filter to control how polarized the screen is. [ more ]

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