Peculiarities of Patenting Artificial Intelligence in the United States and Countries of the European Union
Abstract
The article examines legal aspects of patenting of the algorithm and architecture of artificial intelligence under laws of the United States and countries of the European Union (Germany, France, the United Kingdom). The article suggests different approaches to the definition of artificial intelligence. It also analyzes conformity of artificial intelligence to conditions of patentability in various legal systems. Based on the performed analysis of the US and EU legislation, the article addresses certain problematic issues of patenting artificial intelligence and suggests their solutions.
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