US Patent Office Rules Out AI as Inventors in New Guidelines

The US Patent and Trademark Office has clarified that only humans can be listed as inventors on patents, emphasizing the need for significant human contribution in AI-assisted inventions.

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued new guidance stating that artificial intelligence systems cannot be named as inventors on patent applications.
Human inventors must make a 'significant contribution' to the invention process, even if AI tools are used.
The guidance follows a series of court decisions and policy considerations, including an executive order by President Biden.
Inventions created with the help of AI are not categorically unpatentable, but the focus is on human contributions.
Public comments are being sought on the new guidelines, reflecting the USPTO's ongoing engagement with the issue of AI inventorship.