Wensen An analyses protection standards for AI-generated inventions set by the world's major IP bodies

The development of AI technology has contributed to the emergence of many AI inventions, and the special characteristics of AI inventions has challenged the patent systems in many countries. Although examination rules and protection standards for patents for new fields such as AI are not consistent worldwide, the overall situation is positive for the protection of such patents.

This article aims to discuss the problems encountered in patent protection of AI-generated inventions and analyse patent examination rules and standards from the world's major intellectual property organisations.

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Originally published 09 Nov 2020

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