Behind generative AI’s push into mainstream use are thousands of inventions and applications, many protected by a growing number of patents. In 2024 alone, 51,000 generative AI patents were filed, and ...

July 31, 2023 - Design patents and utility patents have co-existed in harmony — each staying in its own lane, covering its own subject matter — for over 180 years. The U.S. Patent Act was enacted in ...

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When it comes to intellectual property, “patents” might spring to mind. A good patent can give startups a competitive edge, and once you’ve been granted one, nobody can come and mess with your ...