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Patent Lawyers Are Shields Protecting Inventions From AI Misuse

Bloomberg Law

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The practice of patent prosecution is constantly evolving, driven by emerging technologies, shifting legal frameworks, and changing client priorities. And no recent technological change has the potential to impact patent prosecution more than artificial intelligence (AI). However, at the invention disclosure stage, clients' use of AI tools may be setting up potential pitfalls.

Attorneys David Jordan and Benjamin Halkowski recently published an article in Bloomberg Law highlighting the risks of AI-assisted invention disclosures and offering tips for smarter use of AI at the invention disclosure stage.

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