"Google's earbuds hear you chewing, Meta puts the mute switch beyond the reach of software, and Samsung's glasses pay when you look at the code."

"AI in het octrooirecht heeft zich ontwikkeld van experimenteren naar regulering en gestructureerd professioneel gebruik. In 2026 moeten octrooigemachtigden die generatieve AI gebruiken niet alleen rekening houden met nauwkeurigheid, vertrouwelijkheid en professionele verantwoordelijkheid, maar ook met de vereisten van de EU AI Act, waaronder AI-geletterdheid, transparantie en passende AI-governance."

Supporting the patent grant process through a human-centric approach. As part of its digital transformation, the EPO is integrating AI solutions throughout the patent grant process to support staff, improve efficiency and maintain the high-quality standards expected by applicants and stakeholders worldwide. The foundations of AI use at the EPO were established in the areas of pre-search, classification and file allocation. AI systems help route incoming applications, support the classification of patent documents and facilitate the identification of relevant prior art, enabling examiners to navigate an ever-growing volume of technical information more efficiently. These capabilities have become an integral part of the search process and contribute to both consistency and productivity.

Nature reveals the studies that are mentioned most often in patent filings — and why.

The current IP framework remains fundamentally human-centered. While AI may assist in creating inventions and content, legal ownership generally depends on identifiable human contributions. Organizations that clearly document those contributions and align their IP strategies with existing legal requirements will be best positioned to protect and commercialize AI-assisted innovations.

The article analyzes the global humanoid robotics patent race using over 26,000 patent families covering interaction systems, robot morphology, and control/planning technologies.