AI-generated patents in spotlight from UK court ruling as investors seek legal protection
By Jakub Krupa and Cynthia Kroet ( September 23, 2021, 16:56 GMT | Insight) -- Artificial intelligence systems are not currently afforded legal protections under UK patent laws as they do not satisfy a requirement to be a legal person, a London court ruled on Tuesday, just a day before the UK launched its national AI strategy. The ruling highlights the need for more legal clarity on protecting AI-generated innovations.Artificial intelligence systems are not currently afforded legal protections under UK patent laws as they do not satisfy a requirement to be a legal person, a London court has ruled....
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