Spencer Fane Offers CLE on AI Implications for U.S. Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Practice

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding across industries, including within the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Copyright Office. Companies seeking to protect their inventions, brands, and creative works must stay informed about how these IP offices evaluate and validate intellectual property involving AI.

Spencer Fane has developed a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) presentation focused on everyday AI considerations in patent, trademark, and copyright law. The program highlights key issues such as the current stance that AI cannot be recognized as an inventor or author under U.S. law.

Additionally, the presentation examines how the USPTO employs AI technologies to facilitate the review and prosecution of patent applications, streamlining examination processes.

Legal practitioners attending this CLE will gain insights into the evolving landscape of AI in intellectual property, enabling them to better advise clients on protecting AI-related innovations and content.

CLE credits for this program are pending approval in a broad range of states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

It is important to note that CLE credit application and approval procedures differ by state, and credits may not be available after certain deadlines. Attendees with questions about credit availability or state-specific requirements are encouraged to contact Spencer Fane at education@spencerfane.com.

This CLE offering reflects the growing intersection of AI and intellectual property law, providing practitioners with practical knowledge to navigate current and future challenges in patent, trademark, and copyright protection involving AI technologies.

By understanding how U.S. IP offices treat AI-generated inventions and works, legal professionals can better support clients in securing and defending their intellectual property rights in an AI-driven environment.