The United States Patent and Trademark Office has released new guidance clarifying the criteria for patenting AI-assisted inventions, addressing co-inventorship with AI systems and the challenges faced in securing patent protection in the life sciences sector.
This research project examines the intricate rights landscape associated with co-generated data in generative AI, highlighting gaps in intellectual property, data rights, and labor rights across various scenarios, necessitating further exploration of governance models and licensing frameworks.
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, in collaboration with the NHS AI Lab, has initiated the AI Airlock pilot scheme to refine regulations for AI-powered medical devices, facilitating safer patient access while addressing the unique challenges of AI technologies in healthcare.
In-house counsel must address confidentiality, compliance, and ethical obligations while leveraging generative AI to enhance efficiency in legal processes amidst evolving legal frameworks and increasing regulatory scrutiny.
The recent SafeRent case in California highlights significant legal issues surrounding algorithmic bias in AI systems used for tenant screening, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure fairness and accountability in such technologies.
The European Union’s AI Office has released the initial draft of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, aimed at guiding compliance with the forthcoming EU AI Act and addressing challenges such as bias, misinformation, and systemic risks associated with AI models.
