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17 July 2024NewsAIMarisa Woutersen

USPTO clarifies AI's role in patent eligibility

Guidance says use of AI in inventing does not affect how patent claims are assessed for eligibility | Emphasis placed on evaluating inventions themselves rather than the method of creation | Updates include new examples to assist examiners in evaluating AI-related patent claims.

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