The Artificial Inventor? A panel discussion on patenting AI-generated inventions with World-Renowned Professor Ryan Abbott

February 5, 2020

Bereskin & Parr LLP

Scotia Plaza 40 King Street West 40th Floor Toronto, ON M5H 3Y2

Speakers:

Dr. Ryan Abbott, MD, JD, MTOM, Professor of Law, University of Surrey
Bhupinder Randhawa, Partner, Bereskin & Parr LLP
Leyla Imanirad, Innovation Strategist, Bristol Gate

Learn about global developments in recognizing AI as an inventor for patented inventions. Change-maker Professor Ryan Abbott and other AI thought leaders will provide insights about the DABUS test case, the USPTO call for comments, and other international trends.

The panel will discuss:

Can and does AI “invent”? Are AI-generated inventions becoming commonplace?
Who is the “true” inventor of AI-generated inventions?
Should the law recognize the “Artificial Inventor”?
What are the ethical, legal and technical implications if the law evolves to recognize artificial inventors?

Co-Chairs:

Jennifer Davidson, Deeth Williams Wall LLP
Victor Krichker, Bereskin & Parr LLP

Agenda:

11:15 Registration
11:30 Light lunch served
12:00 Program and webcast begin
1:00 Q&A
1:15 Program concludes