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ARTICLE · 06 JANUARY 2025

Understanding The USPTO's New Guidance On Patent-Eligible AI Inventions

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On July 17, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued guidance addressing patent eligibility for AI-related inventions.

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Preeti Sharma
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On July 17, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued guidance addressing patent eligibility for AI-related inventions. This move aims to clarify how AI inventions align with patent subject matter eligibility rules, in line with Executive Order 14110, which promotes the "Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence." The new guidance addresses key challenges faced by innovators and provides a structured approach for evaluating AI inventions.

This blog provides a comprehensive overview of the USPTO's updated AI technology patent guidance, its implications for innovators, and practical strategies to navigate the patenting process.

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