Insights: The art of the possible – UKIPO publishes its AI patent guidelines

Insights: The art of the possible – UKIPO publishes its AI patent guidelines

This insight piece explores the UK Intellectual Property Office’s newly published AI patentability guidelines, setting out what is (and is not) currently possible when seeking patent protection for AI-driven innovation in the UK. It examines the UKIPO’s approach to AI within the established framework for computer-implemented inventions, highlights key case law, and considers challenging areas such as training processes, training data, and “core AI”. This article also looks ahead to how these guidelines may shape future patent practice and opportunities for innovators.

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