Unlocking Innovation: Navigating Patentability for ML, AI, and Software Inventions

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and software innovations have become the driving force behind groundbreaking inventions. Protecting these intellectual assets through patents is crucial for businesses and innovators alike. This explores the intricacies of patenting ML, AI, and software inventions, providing a clear and practical roadmap for inventors, entrepreneurs, and legal professionals.
In this CLE webcast, a distinguished panel of key thought leaders and practitioners brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide holistic understanding of patentability and provides practical guidance for successfully safeguarding intellectual property in this rapidly evolving field.

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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

Partner, IP Attorney with Expertise in Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence at Patterson + Sheridan LLP
Gosia is a patent attorney specializing in AI and software patents. She has also a Ph.D. degree in computer science. As a patent attorney, she uses her broad expertise in patent law, AI, and computer science to maximize the value of her clients’ patent portfolios and to advise cutting-edge companies specializing in patenting in the AI space. She has also given many presentations and speeches on AI, patenting, patent eligibility, and patent portfolio management. Gosia is also a partner at Patterson Sheridan LLP, a national full-service intellectual property law firm. P+S is among the world’s top ten writers of original U.S. patent applications. Over the years, P+S has received accolades and high rankings from U.S. News, The Business Journal, Super Lawyers, and others.