From idea to IP: navigating AI patents in a fast-moving field

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of patenting AI technology in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

In this Managing IP podcast, recorded in collaboration with Maiwald, leading European patent attorneys unpack what it takes to patent AI successfully in a field where technology and regulation are moving at speed. Reflecting the pace of change in this area, the EPO issued an updated preview of its AI-related guidance after the podcast was recorded, underlining how quickly examination practice continues to evolve. The following speakers from Maiwald share their insights based on deep technical...

People in this episode

Guest: leading European patent attorneys

Topics covered

• AI patents
• intellectual property
• technology regulation
• patent law
• European Patent Office

Keywords

• AI
• patents
• intellectual property
• EPO
• Maiwald
• technology
• regulation

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Organizations: Maiwald, EPO

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