Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the key topics of innovation, and the law surrounding the patentability of AI inventions remains complex.
Innovation in this field needs protecting properly to ensure credibility, reliability, and resilience, and clear IP strategies and frameworks will be key.
Our experience
Our AI clients range from well-known multinational companies to start-ups, and cover technologies relating to drug development and discovery; bioinformatics; autonomous vehicles; cyber security; industrial control; call centre technologies, and many other application areas. Our work includes drafting and prosecuting AI and machine learning patent applications, providing strategic advice regarding trade secrets, conducting freedom to operate and infringement opinions, and oppositions.
Our expertise
Our specialist group has the knowledge and academic background to help you build the best strategy for your organisation. We have a strong understanding of how software inventions can be patented in Europe. This means we can give you clear, practical advice on protecting your AI innovations. Our experience covers real-world insights into the patentability of machine learning inventions at both the European Patent Office and the UK Intellectual Property Office.
The AI group is led by Dr Harry Strange, who worked for several years as a researcher and lecturer in machine learning and software engineering. Prior to joining Withers & Rogers, Harry lectured in machine learning at University College London and was a visiting researcher at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
For further information please contact the group’s lead attorney:
