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AI-generated patents in spotlight from UK court ruling as investors seek legal protection

Artificial intelligence systems are not currently afforded legal protections under UK patent laws as they do not satisfy a requirement to be a legal person, a London court has ruled.

As the UK launches its National AI Strategy and hopes to become an "AI superpower," the case is significant fo

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Jakub Krupa

Senior Correspondent


Jakub joined MLex’s London team in August 2020 to report on topics including data privacy and security, cybersecurity, and telecom regulation, focusing on EU & UK regulatory and legal risk in the telecoms, media and technology (TMT) sectors. He is currently working on MLex's coverage of future mobility, in particular the rise of connected, electric and autonomous vehicles.

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