A common refrain is that an invention is only as valuable as the patent that protects it. But what happens when you cannot secure the patent? This is a frequent hurdle for inventors seeking to patent products utilizing artificial intelligence (AI). While still in its infancy, at least compared to the lofty expectations of technology enthusiasts, AI has proven integral to driving innovation, but it has also proven equally vexing to fit into the intellectual property legal regime.
In the article, “How to Safeguard AI Technology: Patents versus Trade Secrets,” JMBM attorneys Stanley M. Gibson and Samuel R. Buchman discuss the potential advantages of using trade secret protection where patent protection cannot be obtained.