A court in Alexandria, Virginia, ruled that inventions can only be patented under the name of a „natural person.“ The decision was made against someone who tried…
The big picture: A US judge ruled this week that an artificial intelligence cannot be listed as the inventor of a patent. This ruling is the latest on an issue that has come before judges in multiple countries. A court in Alexandria, Virginia, ruled that inventions can only be patented under the name of a „natural person.“ The decision was made against someone who tried to list two designs under the name of an AI as part of a broader project to gain worldwide recognition of AI-powered inventions. Imagination Engines, Inc.
