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From Algorithms to Assets: Protecting AI Innovations in a Changing Patent World
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)
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.
What You Will Learn in this Webinar
- Identify key legal standards governing patent eligibility for AI inventions, including USPTO guidance and the Alice/Mayo framework
- Analyze common subject matter eligibility issues arising in AI-related patent applications under 35 U.S.C. § 101
- Develop effective claim drafting and prosecution strategies to improve the likelihood of allowance while maintaining enforceable claim scope
- Evaluate USPTO examination practices and tools used in assessing AI-related patent eligibility
- Advise clients on legal risks and strategic considerations when seeking patent protection for AI technologies