On August 27, 2019, the USPTO issued a Federal Register Notice requesting comments on artificial intelligence patent issues to assist in "evaluating whether further examination guidance is needed to promote the reliability and predictability of patenting artificial intelligence inventions."

A 45-day comment period, ending on October 11, 2019, is now open.

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