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🌟 Roundtable Insights: AI’s Impact on Patent Practice 🌟 Yesterday, at the 50th anniversary celebration of Bundesverband Deutscher Patentanwälte e.V. in Berlin, an engaging roundtable discussion on the transformative power of AI in the patent system took place! 🎤✨ Moderated by our CVO, Dr. Christian A. Mohr, the panel included esteemed experts Anna von Berg (Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon), Frank Remmertz, Mareike Simone Kleemeier, Karolyne Hahn, and Dr. Jan-Christian Schütte (Siemens). Together, they explored the profound impact of AI on patent practice, from algorithms to patents. The discussion highlighted: - The current capabilities and limitations of AI in patent drafting and innovation management. - the transformative capacity of AI in the patent law firm and patent department - Real-world applications and case studies demonstrating AI’s potential. - The question of need for professional regulations, transparency, and protection of secrets A big thank you to all the panelists and attendees for the lively and insightful exchange! We look forward to continuing the conversation and driving innovation forward. 🙌 #BDPA #InnovationUnleashed #ArtificialIntelligence #PatentAttorneys #TWIP #Innovation #PatentSystem #AI

A new IEEE special issue by Prof. Clinton Andrews addresses #GenAI, #Ingenuity, the #Law, and Unintended #Consequences. https://lnkd.in/eeQGwEid Andrews begins by asking the age-old question: “If people want the benefits of innovations, must they simply accept the unintended adverse consequences”? He implies that there are certain tools and techniques that could assist designers in addressing challenges before they take root, so that the challenges may be easily preventable before diffusion of an innovation into the market.

🌟 Exciting Announcements from Syncopate! 🌟 We’re excited to share several new developments and resources with you – an updated tool, a research paper, and a little bit more about what we're working on. 1. Research Paper Release: Governing Digital Legal Systems - Insights from AI and Rules as Code) We are proud to announce the publication of our latest research paper, Governing Digital Legal Systems: Insights on Artificial Intelligence and Rules as Code. This paper builds on our pioneering work from the Better Rules experiments in 2018, our 2021 research, and ongoing collaborations with clients and colleagues, including at CCLAW SMU where Hamish Fraser presented an invited keynote. Full paper here https://lnkd.in/guQ6Bmyh 2. Syncopate Projects and Tools Discover more about the innovative projects and tools we’re developing at Syncopate. We'd love to connect with you if you’re interested in our work or have any questions. Learn more about our current projects here https://lnkd.in/gCiJczEW 3. Updated Global Digital Compact Comparison Tool We’ve developed a tool that automatically compares the zero draft of the United Nations #GlobalDigitalCompact with the updated draft, highlighting all the changes. This tool is designed to help you easily track and understand the updates. Check it out here https://lnkd.in/gKG3PKWW Reach out and ask us about these projects and exciting developments! We'd love to talk.

We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for the upcoming joint conference: Professor W. Keith Robinson from Wake Forest University School of Law! Join us for his captivating presentation on "A.I. in the Law" during our General Business Session on Tuesday, June 18. Professor Robinson will delve into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and the cordage industry, exploring crucial legal considerations such as IP protection, product liability, and the development of standards. Here's a glimpse into what you can expect: • Discover the potential applications of AI and machine learning in the cordage industry. • Learn about best practices for navigating legal risks and leveraging IP to safeguard AI-driven innovations. • Gain insights from Professor W. Keith Robinson, a nationally recognized patent scholar and Professor of Law at Wake Forest University. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from an esteemed expert in the field! Register now and secure your spot at the conference. https://lnkd.in/eHTtRp-j #KeynoteSpeaker #AIinLaw #CordageIndustry #Innovation #LegalConsiderations

Brainbox Director Tom Barraclough has released a paper today drawing on previous work on artificial intelligence, as well as other projects looking at conversion of law into computer code (often known as "rules as code"). The paper looks at governance arrangements for New Zealand's sale and purchase agreement for residential real estate to suggest how the legal components of rules as code systems might be governed to build confidence in the system's reliability. It also suggests how AI governance frameworks might apply to automated decision-making systems driven by computational versions of law and legislation. You can also access an updated version of the UN Global Digital Compact, which marks up changes in the updated revision draft. Find out more below!

Bob Hulse, Stuart Meyer, and I will be talking tomorrow about how using AI systems in product development/R&D can impact what you can protect with patents. Join us for this presentation on this important issue.

Delighted to share this great contribution by Professor Mira Burri and María Vásquez Callo-Müller; the article (a response to my 2022 article on FTEs) is based on their deep expertise in and extensive work on TAPED (Trade Agreements Provisions on Electronic Commerce and Data) Dataset, which tracks preferential trade agreement concluded since 2000. They point out an increasing disconnect in free trade agreements between their IP rules and digital trade rules, which is a development that is particularly problematic given the advances in AI technologies. https://lnkd.in/ei6vrbnK William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada-Las Vegas #iplaw #tradelaw #wto World Trade Organization #internetlaw #cyberlaw #trade #ai #ecommerce

A recent decision by the German Bundesgerichtshof found that AI-generated inventions can be registered for patent in Germany, with a natural person listed as the inventor, as long as the requirements for patent protection under German law are satisfied. This ruling is part of the evolving landscape of patent law in response to advancements in artificial intelligence technology, and diverges from more restrictive jurisdictions. #foley #patentlaw #patent #AI #technology https://hubs.ly/Q02PWsl00

And if you want to learn more... check out the brand new DC-Maryland-Virginia IP Alliance™ LinkedIn page where you can (eventually) find all kinds of exciting IP in the DMV (yep, it kinda rhymes) content!

𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲! Two important webinars that I can highly recommend: 📅 Tomorrow February 28th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m Stefan Brehm, Committee Chair I3PM International Institute for Intellectual Property Management for Patent Information from predori explains 📢 the use of AI in the analysis of patent literature (link to registration is in the comments). 📅 Tuesday March 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m Bastian Best, Commttee Chair I3PM International Institute for Intellectual Property Management for Software Patents explains 📢 how to use generative AI for patent drafting (link to register is in the comments).