Recently, the Shenzhen Intellectual Property Protection Center released the "Guidelines for Patent Layout and Application in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (AI)", marking the first nationwide introduction of relevant guidelines specifically for the AI sector. The purpose of these guidelines is to enhance the protection of intellectual property in the field of artificial intelligence, promote high-quality development, and facilitate the widespread application of AI across various domains, laying a solid foundation for Shenzhen to become a national pioneer city in artificial intelligence.
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The core content of the guidelines mainly includes two aspects: the layout of AI patents and the patent application process. Firstly, in terms of patent layout, the guidelines elaborate on how to formulate layout strategies based on relevant documents, determine the types of applications, and explore ways to obtain patent rights. This section provides strong guidance for enterprises and research institutions in patent layout, helping them effectively plan and manage their intellectual property.
Secondly, the patent application section combines the newly launched patent pre-examination services for high-end equipment manufacturing and jewelry processing industries by the Shenzhen Intellectual Property Protection Center. It introduces the classification numbers for AI-related patent acceptance, expedited pre-examination processes, as well as innovative pilot services such as batch pre-examination and evaluation reports for design patents. The introduction of these new services will help accelerate the patent application process related to artificial intelligence and improve efficiency.
Moreover, the guidelines also address several important issues in AI patent applications, such as the criteria for identifying inventors, limitations of patent law protection, requirements for sufficient disclosure in specifications, assessment of patent creativity, and common formal defects and issues during the application process. By providing detailed explanations of these topics, the guidelines offer practical references for applicants, assisting them in better preparing patent application materials and increasing the success rate of their applications.
Key Points:
📄 Shenzhen has released its first guidelines for AI patent applications, strengthening intellectual property protection.
⚙️ The guidelines cover patent layout strategies and application processes, providing practical guidance.
🚀 The launch of new services supports efficient applications and promotes innovative development in the field of artificial intelligence.
