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USPTO call for comments: Impact of AI on patentability

The IPKat

The USPTO specifically calls for views on how the proliferation of AI could affect evaluations of patentability, including what qualifies as prior art and the capabilities of the person skilled in the art. AI and the question of what is "the prior art"? The full call for views can be viewed here.

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A Tale of Two Googles: Patent System Champion or Crux of the Problem?

IP Watchdog

Prado portrays Google as a strong supporter of the patent system, citing their history in initiatives to spur new inventions and technologies. For example, Google was a key player in 2013 in starting the Open Patent Non-Assertion Pledge (to not sue on open-source software).

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3 Core Elements of Intellectual Property Strategy

IP.com

By disclosing an enabling description of an invention to the public, with a provable publication date and authenticity, it becomes prior art. Defensive publishing is becoming an important part of a comprehensive IP protection strategy.