Patents and the Creativity Requirement

Episode 215 December 01, 2022 00:15:59
Patents and the Creativity Requirement
Mind Matters
Patents and the Creativity Requirement

Dec 01 2022 | 00:15:59

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Show Notes

A new invention has to produce unexpected or surprising new results that were not anticipated by existing technology in order to be patented. Can computers generate something outside the explanation or expectation of the programmer? Robert J. Marks discusses patent law, creativity, and artificial intelligence with attorney and author, Richard W. Stevens. Additional Resources

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