In this contributed article, Daniel J. Schwartz, partner in Nixon Peabody’s Intellectual Property group, and Paulina M. Starostka, an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Intellectual Property group, discuss the explosion of recent AI-related patent grants. As this rise has occurred, so have interesting questions concerning patentability, inventorship, ownership, and disclosure issues. To address these (and other) concerns, the USPTO launched its Artificial Intelligence Initiative in 2019, engaging the innovation community and experts to determine whether AI required any changes to the U.S. Patent system.
As AI Evolves, No Need For Overhaul of U.S. Patent System … Yet
September 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Infographic: AI Innovators – The Countries & Companies Leading in AI Patents
September 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) continually progressing and developing, it’s unsurprising that many companies are aiming to lead in the AI technology market – especially given that the global AI market is on track to be worth over $118 billion by 2022. But which companies are currently leading the way for innovation when it comes to AI? To find out, our friends over at RS Components analyzed AI patent applications in order to find out which brands are at the forefront of AI innovation.
Research Highlights: Europe Lagging on AI Development; Samsung and IBM Lead in AI Patent Race
July 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Award-winning OxFirst, a specialist in the law and economics of IP, has released research that reveals the hidden secrets behind global patent registrations and information on the economic value of patents in the AI sector. While Samsung, IBM and Tencent dominate with the highest number of patents filed, fierce competition between the US and China overshadows other countries, including the EU.
The Deep Learning Patent Land Rush: Revisited
July 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In this contributed article, Nelson E. (Nick) Brestoff updates his previous piece that recounts his experience in the hot area of deep learning patents and his secret (not any more) patent superpower. He also provides a yearly tally of deep learning patent filings plus a corporate leader board.
The Deep Learning Patent Land Rush
December 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In this contributed article, Nelson E. (Nick) Brestoff recounts his experience in the hot area of deep learning patents and his secret (not any more) patent superpower. He also provides a yearly tally of deep learning patent filings plus a corporate leader board.
Strategies for Obtaining Patents on AI Inventions in the U.S. and Europe
March 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In this contributed article, Maria Anderson – Partner, Kimberly A. Kennedy – Associate, and Alexander J. Martinez – Associate at Knobbe Martens, discuss how AI has exploded in the last decade. Adopted in many business sectors, AI is rapidly becoming an integral part of society. Thus, obtaining patent protection for AI technology is more important now than ever before.
