Category: Patent Basics
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The Legal Gray Area of AI-Generated Patent Claims
You’ve built something using AI. Maybe it’s code. Maybe it’s a model. Maybe it’s a system that pulls off something no one thought possible. Now you’re wondering: Can I patent this? Even more confusing—what if part of it was created by the AI itself? Why AI Breaks the Old Patent Rules Patents were built for…
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Who Owns IP When AI Assists in Drafting?
Let’s get straight to the point: You built something incredible. But AI helped. So… who owns the rights? This isn’t just a legal question—it’s a business one. If you don’t know who truly owns the intellectual property (IP), you could lose control. You could lose money. You could lose your edge. And if you’re building…
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AI Bias in Patent Filing: A Legal Landmine
Imagine you build something brilliant. You file a patent. You think you’re safe. But a quiet glitch in the AI system behind your patent application changes everything—and now you’re vulnerable. That’s the risk we’re staring at. What Is AI Bias—and Why Should You Care When Filing Patents? AI bias sounds like a tech problem. But…
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Attorney-Client Privilege in the Age of AI Drafting Tools
Building something new? You’re probably moving fast, making decisions quickly, and figuring things out as you go. You don’t have time for legal headaches. You just want to protect what you’re building—and make sure no one else can steal it. What Attorney-Client Privilege Really Means (And Why It Matters to Founders) When you talk to…
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Data Security Challenges in AI-Driven IP Platforms
When you’re building something new—something that could change the game—the last thing you want is to lose control of it. That’s why protecting your ideas matters. And today, with AI-powered platforms helping turn those ideas into patents faster than ever, there’s something else you need to think about: data security. Why Your IP Data Is…
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The Ethics of AI in Intellectual Property Law
AI is moving fast. Faster than most laws can keep up. Especially when it comes to ideas, inventions, and ownership—aka intellectual property. That’s a problem. Because if AI is helping invent things… or even inventing things all on its own… who owns those ideas? Is it the person who trained the AI? The company? The…
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USPTO’s Position on AI in Patent Filing: What You Need to Know
If you’re building with AI, there’s one thing you need to know right now: the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is watching closely. And so should you. AI isn’t just changing how we work. It’s changing how we invent. But when it comes to filing patents, there’s a real tension between what AI…
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Confidentiality Concerns When Using AI in Patent Drafting
Let’s be real. AI is everywhere now. It’s fast, smart, and saves time. For startups and builders, it feels like magic. You type something in, and it gives you a full draft, code, or outline in seconds. Why Confidentiality Is Non-Negotiable in Patent Drafting Your Idea Is the Asset When you’re building a business around…
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The Top Legal Risks of AI-Powered IP Filing
AI is changing how we invent. It’s fast, powerful, and helping people build things no one thought possible. So it’s no surprise that some folks are now using AI to file patents, too. But here’s the catch: getting a patent isn’t just about pushing a button and letting AI do the work. There are real…
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Are AI-Generated Patent Applications Legally Valid?
You’re building fast. You’ve got something real—something smart—and now you’re wondering if AI can help protect it. Maybe you’ve heard AI can write patent applications. Maybe someone told you it’s cheaper, faster, and just as good. But is it actually legal? Can you trust a machine to protect your life’s work? What Does “AI-Generated Patent…