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

A discussion on global developments in recognizing AI as an inventor for patented inventions. Professor Ryan Abbott and other AI thought leaders provided insights about the DABUS test case, the USPTO call for comments, and other international trends.

Speakers: Dr. Ryan Abbott, MD, JD, MTOM, Professor of Law, University of Surrey
Bhupinder Randhawa, B.A.Sc. (Comp. Eng.), J.D., Bereskin & Parr LLP
Leyla Imanirad, BSc, MSc, Innovation Strategist, Bristol Gate Capital Partners

Discussed:

• 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?

Sponsored by:
Bereskin & Parr LLP
Deeth Williams Wall LLP
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP