The Patent Office recently launched a page for artificial intelligence information on its website. The page provides information on the Patent Office's AI initiatives, public notices and responses, AI-related events and outside resources. The website is a part of a broader effort by the Patent Office to engage with the innovation community and experts on issues relating to AI. Director Iancu stated the following:
One of the agency's top priorities is to ensure that the United States maintains its leadership in innovation, especially in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). To that end, the USPTO has been actively engaging with the innovation community and experts in AI to determine whether further guidance is needed to promote the predictability and reliability of intellectual property rights relating to AI technology and to encourage further innovation in and around this critical area.
The Patent Office has solicited comments relating to AI issues and has received nearly 200 responses from individuals, corporations, associations, academia and others. Future updates related to AI from the USPTO will be accessible from this new page.
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