Germany: Issued German Federal Court of Justice decision concerning classification of AI as an inventor under German patent law
Description
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 …
Scope
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Patent protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
supreme court