Navigating the disconnect between pro-patent office policies and skeptical federal court rulings.
This CLE program provides attorneys with a substantive overview of current developments in U.S. patent law and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) practices as they relate to artificial intelligence (AI) inventions. As AI technologies continue to evolve, patent practitioners must navigate complex issues surrounding subject matter eligibility, claim drafting, and prosecution strategy under 35 U.S.C. § 101 and related guidance.
In this CLE webinar, Robert Plotkin, Software Patent Lawyer & Founding Partner, at Blueshift IP, LLC and Michael Pack, Patent Attorney, at Pack IP Law, will examine recent USPTO guidance and key case law affecting AI-related patent applications. The speakers will focus on practical approaches to drafting and prosecuting claims that address eligibility challenges while preserving claim scope and enforceability. Attendees will gain actionable insights into aligning AI innovations with current examination standards and advising clients on legal risks and strategic considerations in this rapidly evolving area.
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Software Patent Lawyer & Founding Partner at Blueshift IP, LLC
Robert Plotkin is a patent attorney who has been specializing in software patents for over 25 years. He is an MIT-educated computer scientist and the co-founder of the boutique patent firm, Blueshift IP. Robert wrote the first and only book on the impact of AI on patents, entitled, The Genie in the Machine: How Computer-Automated Inventing is Revolutionizing Law and Business, which was published by Stanford University Press in 2009. His most recent book, AI Armor, describes strategies for obtaining IP protection for innovative AI technologies. Robert uses his in-depth knowledge of patent law and AI technology to obtain broad, strong, and defensible AI patents for his clients worldwide.
Associate at Polsinelli
Michael V. Pack, Ph.D., counsels’ clients in a variety of intellectual property matters. His background and experience in the areas of engineering, technology, and law enable him to successfully provide clients with strategic solutions on patent prosecution and technology matters. Michael represents a broad range of clients, prosecuting patent applications for U.S. and foreign corporations in many fields, including: Machine learning and artificial intelligence Computer vision and image/signal processing Photonics Quantum computing and measurement Telecommunications (wireless and optical) Medical imaging (CT, PET, MRI, and ultrasound imaging) Remote sensing Cryptography and blockchain technologies Internet-of-things (IoT) Cloud computing Smart devices Business methods
