In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry, the line between patent-eligible inventions and unpatentable abstract ideas has become increasingly blurred. In this article, I review the USPTO’s July 2024 guidance update on AI patent eligibility and see if it helps to clarify the murky waters of AI intellectual property. Introduction In July…
By Michael Stein, Feb. 12, 2024 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published new examination guidance for determining inventorship of inventions created using artificial intelligence (AI). This guidance comes in response to the recent Executive Order on AI issued by President Biden. Introduction The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing new…
Michael Stein, December 2023 Introduction As an early-stage investor, I am always looking for companies that have a durable competitive advantage—or a “moat”—that will allow them to gain and maintain market share over time. While growth potential and margins are important, having defensible moats is what separates temporary success from enduring leadership. In this article,…
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