USPTO Issues Guidance on the Use of AI Tools by Practitioners and the Public
Summary
On April 10, 2024, the USPTO published additional guidance for practitioners and the public on important issues they must navigate when using AI in matters before the USPTO. This guidance builds off the USPTO's previous AI guidance on the use of AI tools by practitioners, which was released on February 6, 2024. The new guidance reminds individuals involved in proceedings before the USPTO of the importance of the agency’s rules and policies, informs individuals of the risks associated with the use of AI and provides recommendations to mitigate those risks.
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