What is artificial intelligence (AI)? The term artificial intelligence (AI) describes computer-implemented approaches to emulate human decision-making structures to enable computers and machines to process and solve problems largely independently. An essential tool for being able to arrive at independent solutions is the ability of an AI system to learn. This ability is referred to as machine learning. In this process, the AI system learns because of examples to be able to generalize given patterns after the learning phase is complete.

There is an interesting appeal listed to be heard in the Patents Court in July. Professor Ryan Abbott of Surrey University wants the patent system to acknowledge machines are inventors. As part of the Artificial Inventor Project, he is seeking patents for inventions made by DABUS (pronounced'DA-BUS'). DABUS, a'creativity machine', is a series of neural networks and was created and is owned by Dr Stephen Thaler. DABUS can be provided information on a particular topic in order to independently create inventions.

Most of us know that DATA, the beloved android from Star Trek, The Next Generation, is an artificial intelligence (AI) life form from the distant future with a high capacity to problem solve and innovate. But, if DATA were present today and invented a new technology, could he be an inventor on a patent for his invention? The question of whether AI can legally be an inventor on a patent was recently addressed by the European Patent Office (EPO) and The United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO). The same question is still being evaluated by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) along with solicitation for comments to the patent community. A group from the University of Surrey, in the United Kingdom (UK), recently challenged the definition of "inventor" in Europe and the United States by filing two separate patent applications designating an AI entity as an inventor.

Grade: G13/3 (net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy: EUR 12 435,12, which may be supplemented by various allowances depending on your personal circumstances) Duration of appointment: 5 years Career path: Managerial Location: Munich Application deadline: 17.11.2019 With almost 7 000 employees, the European Patent Office (EPO) is the second-largest public service institution in Europe. It supports innovation, competitiveness and economic growth across Europe through a commitment to high-quality and efficient services delivered under the European Patent Convention, its founding treaty. It has a yearly budget of EUR 2.3 billion, entirely financed by the fees paid by its users. As set out in its Strategic Plan 2023, the EPO is proud to deliver high-quality patents and efficient services that foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth.

The Northern District of California confirmed this approach by invalidating claims directed to automatically generating an "ensemble" of machine learning models under § 101 stating that it was directed towards "mathematical processes that not only could be performed by humans but also go to the general abstract concept of predictive analytics rather than any specific application."

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our daily lives is intensively discussed in all areas of society and technology, around the globe. How relevant is patenting to the world of AI? The European Patent Office will be addressing the challenges and opportunities of patenting AI at a one day conference, connecting people from business, academia, the judiciary, policy making and patent offices in a series of lectures and panel discussions. Are you involved in patents and AI developments? This is the event to attend!

A 56-percent rise in applications linked to artificial intelligence and the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, has been seen in three years at the European Patent Office (EPO), according to Turkish Patent and Trademark Office head Monday. The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, offers technology and digital-based working conditions, which may have negative effects on the workforce in the near future. The Industry 4.0 approach is the new production concept of the future and reflects the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. Speaking at the Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0 and Intellectual Property Law Summit held in capital Ankara, Turkpatent President Habip Asan said: "There is a 56-percent rise in the applications about the artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 in the recent three years to European Patent Office. "In 2016, at least 5,000 patent applications about the Industry 4.0 were made." He also said a record had been set in industrial property rights applications in 2017 in Turkey. "Patent applications rose nearly 35 percent.