On April 9th, 2024, Indian Patent Office, together with Japan Patent Office organized an insightful seminar to share best practices on the AI based inventions.
The
event commenced with an engaging opening by Mr. Pinkesh Jain, Joint Controller
of Patents & Designs at Indian Patent Office, and Mr. Hiroki Watanabe,
Senior Director at JETRO, setting the stage for what promised to be an
insightful discussion. Mr.
Kingshuk
Banerjee, Head, Hitachi India R&D, took the floor next, delving into their
groundbreaking R&D initiatives in AI, with attendees eagerly absorbing
their insights, particularly regarding their innovative approaches to
intellectual property management in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Presentation
by Ms. Komal Sharma Talwar Founder, XLSCOUT followed suit, shedding light on
their own AI initiatives and how they navigate the intricacies of intellectual
property in today's competitive market. The Japan Patent Office then provided
valuable insights, with representatives Mr. KAWAHARA Koji and Ms. SHOJI Anzu
delving into statistics on patent filings in AI, examination practices, and the
evolving policies surrounding AI-related inventions.
The
IPO stepped up to the plate, led by Mr. M. Ravishankar and Mr. Parijat Saurabh,
offering a deep dive into patent filing statistics in the AI domain and
providing clarity on examination practices, including guidelines pertinent to
computer-related inventions. The panel discussion on Examination Practices on
AI Applications, expertly moderated by Mr. Nitin Sharma, Technology Counsel at
Qualcomm India, brought together industry leaders and patent examiners to delve
deeper into the nuances of AI-related patent examination. Panelists, including
Mr. C. Naveen Andrew from IPO and esteemed representatives from JPO engaged in
insightful exchanges, addressing pressing issues such as evolving examination
practices, challenges in assessing AI innovations, and the role of examination
guidelines in ensuring quality patents.
With
approximately 100 participants from various companies, including employees, and
IPO, as well as members of the broader IP fraternity, the event fostered an
environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing. As the event drew to a
close, Ms. Jenica Kalra, Assistant Director at JETRO, delivered closing
remarks, encapsulating the key takeaways and emphasizing the importance of
continued collaboration and innovation in the realm of AI-related patent
practices.