Understanding Patenting Practices for AI Inventions in the Era of Generative AI and Agents

Seminar on AI Invention Patenting Practices

The continuous evolution of AI technology has spurred a wave of innovation across various sectors, positioning itself as an essential tool for research and development. In light of these developments, the Institute for Engineer Education is organizing an insightful seminar on the necessary practical knowledge for patenting AI-related inventions, focusing on generative AI and AI agents.

Overview of the Seminar

Title: Patenting Practices for AI Inventions in the Era of Generative AI and AI Agents

Format: Online (Live Zoom Session and Archive Availability)

Schedule:

- Live Session: October 9, 2026 (Friday) from 14:00 to 17:00
- Archive Availability: October 13 to October 27, 2026

Fee: ¥19,800 (tax included) per participant (discounts available for multiple attendees)

Speaker: Dr. Eiji Kawano, Director of Kawano Patent Office

Seminar Details

This seminar will delve into the trends in AI patent applications, while discussing the characteristics of traditional AI, generative AI, and AI agents necessary for effective patenting. Participants will have access to real-world examples from the strategies of leading American companies regarding generative AI patents. We will explore how to articulate innovation and how to protect prompts uniquely associated with generative AI, alongside drafting patent application documents pertinent to the various AI sectors.

Seminar Agenda

1. Trends in AI Patent Applications in Response to Technological Evolution
- Overview of current patent application trends, assessment rates, and trends in applications related to generative AI.
- Insights into the policies and strategies employed by patent offices.

2. Understanding Traditional AI and Key Aspects of Generative AI and AI Agents
- Differentiating between traditional AI and generative AI.
- Insights into LLM (large language models), diffusion models, and the foundational AI ecosystem that supports AI agents.

3. AI Ecosystem and Algorithms
- Examination of inventions related to AI algorithms and the ecosystem they operate within.
- Examples demonstrating the use of AI in business and how to demonstrate innovation.

4. Learning from Advanced US Companies: Generative AI Patents and Business
- Microsoft's generative AI patent strategies.
- Generative AI patents related to their solutions and instances of physical generative AI patents in the robotics field.

5. Learning from Advanced US Companies: AI Agent Patents and Business
- Patents regarding AI agent tools and products.
- Patents in the healthcare sector.

6. Strategies for Demonstrating Innovation in Generative AI Patents
- Approaches to overcoming rejection based on a lack of innovation.
- Evaluating if and how prompts can be protected and understanding the technical fields referenced by examiners.
- Lessons from registration cases illustrating innovation in the generative AI domain.

7. Drafting Invention Proposals for AI-related Patents
- Creating invention proposal documents for traditional AI inventions and those related to generative AI and AI agents.

8. Q&A Session

Target Audience

The seminar aims to benefit a diverse group of participants, including:

- Developers and researchers involved in AI-related projects
- Product managers engaged in products and services utilizing AI
- Startup leaders focusing on AI-related businesses
- Professionals from intellectual property and legal departments within companies
- Individuals charged with identifying AI-related inventions and patent applications within their organizations
- Anyone interested in learning the practicalities of patenting in the generative AI and AI agent sectors.

For more information regarding the seminar, please visit: AI Invention Patent Practice Seminar

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About Nihon IR

With over 50 years of experience, Nihon IR offers comprehensive patent and intellectual property solutions, in addition to technical information research, analysis, educational services for engineers in manufacturing, and the production of technology-based content. You can visit our website for further details: Nihon IR or our educational institute Institute for Engineer Education.
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