The US Patent and Trademark Office recently issued revised guidance clarifying that only natural persons may be named as inventors on patent applications involving AI-assisted inventions. The guidance rescinds earlier...more
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries and redefining how innovation is created, deployed, and protected. As companies accelerate development of generative models and machine-learning systems, questions around...more
11/4/2025
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the launch of its Automated Search Pilot Program, an initiative designed to evaluate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance patent prior art searches....more
10/16/2025
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Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inventions ,
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Patent Search ,
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Recent decisions from the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board continue to offer strategic advantages for patent owners: the Board has effectively expanded assignor estoppel to inter partes review proceedings and Director John...more
10/8/2025
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Deputy Commissioner for Patents Charles Kim issued a memorandum to three technology centers reminding examiners how subject matter eligibility should be evaluated under 35 USC § 101. These technology centers often handle...more
8/18/2025
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In March 2024, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry published changes to its 2003 Patent Rules. These applicant-friendly changes include (1) a relaxation in the rules relating to the submission of information...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released new guidance on patent subject matter eligibility (the Guidance), with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. As noted...more
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released comprehensive guidance on inventorship for artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted inventions. This guidance, instigated by the executive order Safe, Secure, and...more
At a time marked by themes of “push” and “pull,” organizations across all sectors and jurisdictions are grappling with the pursuit of innovation within an increasingly complex regulatory framework. Over the next 12 months,...more