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Book Review: The Artificial Inventor - A Challenge for the Patent System

The IPKat

Image: Thomson Reuters In ‘The Artificial Inventor’ ( Thomson Reuters ), Luz Sánchez García (University of Murcia) characterises humanity as standing at the cusp of an ‘Artificial Invention Age’ in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer used as a tool but rather a creative partner or independent innovator.

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Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

IIPRD

Abstract This paper delves into the profound integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into contemporary life and its impact on intellectual property rights (IPR). Analyzing the convergence of AI and IPR laws, it elucidates the challenges and ambiguities in recognizing AI as inventors or creators.

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Guest post by Dr. Dimeglio – An Invitation to Inclusive Innovation

Patently-O

. – Jason) Virtual reality, AI chatbots, and other emerging technologies are fueling a drive to innovate, improve, and patent new products and services that are inclusive from the beginning. This goal is not only morally right but also economically essential; inclusive innovation has become a multibillion-dollar necessity.

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Rise of the machines: Federal Court of Australia holds that artificial intelligence can be a patent ‘inventor’

LexBlog IP

It is not often that one reads a decision which raises not only complex and interesting issues of the correct interpretation of Australian patent legislation, but also calls upon the reader to consider existential and philosophical questions regarding the Promethean role of technology in modern society. ” [7]. ” [7].

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The Legal Conundrum of AI as a Patent Holder: Affecting the Policy Decisions

IP and Legal Filings

The owner gets an exclusive right to use or sell for a specific time period as a legal right under the document which we refer throughout this paper as ‘patent’ The patent system is designed to encourage innovation by protecting the rights of inventors to their inventions. 3] In the case of V.B.

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Australian Judge Rules Inventions Developed by Artificial Intelligence Can Qualify for Patent Protection

The IP Law Blog

An artificial intelligence system, which has been described as a device for the autonomous bootstrapping of unified sentience (DABUS), was named as the inventor by Dr. Thaler. DABUS was the inventor of two inventions, a type of improved beverage container and a type of flashing beacon meant to be used in emergencies.

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Australian Judge Rules Inventions Developed by Artificial Intelligence Can Qualify for Patent Protection

LexBlog IP

An artificial intelligence system, which has been described as a device for the autonomous bootstrapping of unified sentience (DABUS), was named as the inventor by Dr. Thaler. DABUS was the inventor of two inventions, a type of improved beverage container and a type of flashing beacon meant to be used in emergencies.