AI Patent Requirements Explained: What Are the Conditions of Patentability?
If you’re seeking a patent on AI technology, you need to know the conditions of patentability before starting your patent application. These include having patentable…
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10 Powerful Software Patent Examples Every SaaS Founder Should Study
When Amazon sued Barnes & Noble in 1999 over its “1-Click” checkout patent, it secured a preliminary injunction that forced its competitor to add extra steps to its…
The Best Artificial Intelligence Patent Search Tools: Speed, Accuracy, and the Attorney Advantage
USPTO examiners must now run an AI similarity search on every utility application. See the leading AI patent search tools in 2026, what each one does, and where an attorney still matters.
Are Software Patents Enforceable? Data-Driven Analysis for Tech Founders in 2026
Are software patents enforceable in today’s complex legal landscape? As a software developer or tech entrepreneur in 2026, understanding whether your software patents are…
Patenting Your AI Wrapper: Best Practices for 2026
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries, and AI wrappers are playing a critical role in this shift. These software layers act as the interface between AI…
Patent Eligibility for AI Inventions: What Inventors Need to Know
Learn the rules for patent eligibility for AI inventions, current USPTO guidance through 2026, and how to draft claims that survive § 101. Book a free IP strategy call.
Using Trade Secret Protection for AI IP
Artificial intelligence innovations often consist of several elements that would be best protected by trade secret. A trade secret is any business information that…
The Importance of Intellectual Property for AI Makers
AI makers, whether building foundational models, AI agents, or AI wrappers, need patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks working together. Here is how each protects artificial intelligence, and where U.S. law stands on AI inventors and authors.
Can You Patent AI? What the USPTO Actually Grants in 2026
Can you patent AI? Learn what the USPTO requires, how the Alice test applies, and how to protect your AI invention. Get a free IP strategy call today.
Can You Patent an Algorithm and What Does It Actually Take to Qualify
Algorithms are generally understood and broadly defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as a “step-by-step procedures for solving problems or accomplishing some ends.” In…
Generative AI Patents Are Surging: What WIPO’s New Data Means for Innovators
WIPO reports GenAI patent families nearly tripled in two years. See who leads the race and what U.S. innovators should do before filing.
AI Agents for Patents Corporate IP Teams: What to Vet Before You Adopt One
AI agents for patents corporate IP teams use can cut hours of work, but the wrong tool risks your disclosures. Learn what to verify first. Book a strategy call.
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