Re-evaluating companies’ AI protection strategies

Managing IP Correspondent

January 29, 2018

Artificial intelligence innovation is challenging to patent because of changes in US law, meaning trade secrets may be more appealing. David A Prange and Alyssa N Lawson examine how to approach AI asset protection

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