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AnnouncementAnnounced by Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren · · summarized by LexCircuit Desk

Reinhart says it published an analysis of patent eligibility for AI applications

Reinhart said it published an article by Reagan Joy examining patent eligibility for artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics. The firm’s analysis considered the distinction between automating an existing business process and improving technology, drawing on decisions from the USPTO and the Federal Circuit.

Key points

  • Reinhart discussed improvements to model operation, hardware and underlying processes.Reinhart
  • The firm examined reduced storage demands, reduced system complexity and previously unresolved technical problems.Reinhart
  • Reinhart discussed machine learning approaches addressing catastrophic forgetting.Reinhart
  • The firm compared patent protection with maintaining confidential methods as trade secrets.Reinhart
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The announcement

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