AI and Intellectual Property Law
An Insightful Discussion with Yuri Eliezer

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The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) Law is becoming increasingly significant in the dynamic landscape of technology and innovation. This evolving field presents unique challenges and opportunities, requiring a forward-thinking approach to navigate its complexities.

Recently, Yuri Eliezer was invited to share his insights on the Conscious Design Podcast™, hosted by Ian Peterman. This podcast brings together thought leaders from various fields to discuss the future of design and its impact on our world. In this episode, Yuri delved into the transformative potential of AI in IP Law, offering a glimpse into the future of this exciting field.

Let’s dive into the key points discussed:

AI in Patent Law: Yuri discusses the potential of AI in the field of patent law. He notes that AI can be highly disruptive in a positive way, as the practice of law is heavily language-based. AI language models can master these concepts and improve the efficiency of legal practice. However, he also points out potential issues, such as the risk of AI being used to train competitors’ AI when drafting patents.
AI and Patent Search: Yuri explains how AI can improve the patent search process. AI can access and analyze patents published in various languages, improving the quality of the patent system by ensuring that patents granted are truly novel. He mentions his firm’s partnership with PQAI, which has developed AI for patent search technology.
AI and Patent Examination: Yuri discusses how AI can potentially shorten the patent examination process. If an AI tool validates a patent claim before it’s filed, and the same AI examines the patent claim, the process of back-and-forth with patent examiners might be reduced, lowering costs.
Potential Risks: Despite the potential benefits, Yuri also highlights some potential risks, such as the possibility of AI being used to train competitors’ AI, and the potential increase in non-practicing entities or “patent trolls”
AI and Patent Obviousness: Yuri talks about the potential impact of AI on the “obviousness” standard in patent law. He suggests that the standard might need to change in instances where AI is used for patent examination, as what is “obvious” to an AI might not be obvious to a human.
Impact on Patent Litigation and Licensing: Yuri predicts that AI could reduce the number of contested patents and therefore the amount of litigation. This could lead to more companies licensing each other’s IP rather than litigating, which could benefit small businesses with IP.
Advice for Startups and Inventors: Yuri advises startups and inventors to conduct a patent search and file a provisional patent application. He recommends working with a professional for the search and not offshoring the process. He also suggests keeping some parts of the invention as trade secrets.

These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the potential impact of AI on the field of Intellectual Property Law, highlighting both the potential benefits and challenges.

We stand on the brink of a new era where AI could revolutionize the practice of law, particularly in the area of Intellectual Property. As Yuri Eliezer suggests, the implications are profound, from improved patent searches and drafting to potential changes in patent licensing and litigation.

However, as with any technological advancement, there are potential risks and ethical considerations that we must carefully navigate. Listen to the podcast to learn more.

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Yuri L. Eliezer

Intellectual Property Attorney and Managing Partner at Founders Legal

Yuri heads the Intellectual Property practice group at Founders Legal in Atlanta, Georgia.A practice he co-founded at the Atlanta Tech Village – the nation’s fourth largest incubator.He specializes in preparing, developing, and executing strategies for securing patents nationally and internationally. He focuses his work on developing IP portfolio of high value, and helps clients to licensing and acquisition deals to monetize on their IP rights.He has secured patents, negotiated and executed domestic and international IP deals in the Software, Internet/Telecom, Computer, Electrical, and Medical Device fields. His team also prosecutes patents in the Mechanical, Aerospace, Biotech, and Pharmaceutical industries.

His degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering has helped him serve technology companies of all sizes including Microsoft, Cisco, Cox, AT&T, General Electric, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Coca Cola.

Eliezer’s technological knowledge, entrepreneurial expertise, and nuanced perspective on technological innovation, has attracted national media coverage, of the likes of NPR, CNN, and The International Business Times. Eliezer also applies his wide-ranging experiences as an Advisor to the Atlanta Tech Village, where he provides guidance to a community of 120 startup companies.

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