Game-Changer for AI Patentability: UK Supreme Court Ruling
The UK Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment that reshapes the landscape of AI patentability, impacting software patents moving forward. Here are the key takeaways:
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Rejection of Aerotel Approach: The Supreme Court dismissed the Aerotel methodology, declaring its interpretation of the European Patent Convention (EPC) incorrect.
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New Guidelines: The Court instructs examiners to follow the EPO’s G1/19 guidelines. This allows any invention that includes hardware to be assessed for patentability.
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Impact on AI Innovations: The decision simplifies the path for AI and software-based inventions to secure patents in the UK, marking a significant shift aligned with European standards.
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Immediate Consequences: The ruling affects pending patent applications, changing how excluded subject matter is assessed.
Jonathan Ball from Norton Rose Fulbright emphasizes that this decision is a major boost for AI innovators.
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