Over the past few months, there has been much discussion around
mainstreaming the use of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI)
and machine learning (ML) in processes that are otherwise manual or
part-automated. A recent tender (see) issued by the Indian Intellectual
Property Office (IPO) indicates that the IPO too is seriously
considering exploring these technologies. If it manages to find the
right vendor, we may see a sea change in how patent applications
are processed.
This tender appears to be a follow up on the recent proposals
made by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI)
Aayog, exploring the use of blockchain and Artificial Intelligence
(AI), regarding a platform called 'IndiaChain'. (Downloadable) This is intended to be a
blockchain-enabled infrastructure for Indian enterprise and
government. According to some, once implemented, this will be the
world's largest blockchain implementation program in
governance.
