Germany: Lawsuit concerning classification of AI as an inventor under German patent law
Progress
Current status
in force
11 Jun 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Patent protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
supreme court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued German Federal Court of Justice decision concerning classification of AI as an inventor under German patent law
On 11 June 2024, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) issued its ruling concerning patent application 10 2019 128 120.2, which involves Dr. Stephen L. Thaler and the artificial intelligence (AI) system DABUS. In particular, the court confirmed …
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
supreme court