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"Using AI tools to help assess inventive step": A response to the CIPA journal article

The IPKat

The cover article of the May 2024 edition of the CIPA Journal proposed a new test for inventive step using AI. The article was inspired by the EPO's AI assisted search tool, AI-PreSearch. Similarity" is not a test for inventive step The CIPA Journal article proposes that AI-PreSearch could be used in a new inventive step test.

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Sunday Surprises

The IPKat

We are also happy to announce that Rose Hughes has been appointed SpecialKat and will be our resident PatKat: she will continue writing about patent law and help broaden our coverage of patent developments. Congratulations Rose! The conference program is available here and registration is available here.

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Micro Entity Status: Qualifying to Reduce Patent Fees

LexBlog IP

Applicants that qualify for small or micro entity status are eligible for substantial discounts on USPTO fees associated with filing and maintaining a patent under a micro entity status. Applicants that fall under small entity status are generally applicable for a 50% discount on USPTO patent fees. Small Entity.

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Tesla’s Lasers on Vehicle Patent

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

In May of 2019, Tesla filed a patent application for “Pulsed Laser Cleaning of Debris Accumulated on Glass Articles in Vehicles and Photovoltaic Assemblies.” Instead of using conventional windshield wipers, Tesla envisioned a system to clean debris from any glass on a vehicle.

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ChatGPT and Intellectual Property (IP) related Topics

LexBlog IP

Wikipedia), articles, and other information available on the Internet. For those interested in this fascinating case, please see PatentNext ’s article The Curious Case of Burrow-Giles Lithographic (an 1884 U.S. No, according to various patent offices and patent laws around the world. For example, under U.S.

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White House Directs Copyright Office and USPTO to Provide Guidance on AI-Related Issues

Trading Secrets

Patent and Trademark Office to provide guidance on IP risks and related regulation to address emerging issues related to AI. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. The Order calls on the U.S. Copyright Office and U.S.

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White House Directs Copyright Office and USPTO to Provide Guidance on AI-Related Issues

LexBlog IP

Patent and Trademark Office to provide guidance on IP risks and related regulation to address emerging issues related to AI. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. The Order calls on the U.S. Copyright Office and U.S.