USPTO Asserts: AI Cannot Be Listed as Inventors, but Humans Can Leverage AI Tools for Patents
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has declared that artificial intelligence (AI) systems cannot be named as inventors in patent applications. The recent guidance, following public hearings, emphasizes that individuals can utilize AI tools in the inventive process but must disclose this information during patent registration. AI's Role in Inventions: Limited Recognition The USPTO underscores that while AI and…