The USPTO and Copyright Office's Latest AI IP Recommendations
By Anthony J. Wenn for the Golan Christie Taglia blog, February 12, 2025
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, intellectual property (IP) law must evolve to address its growing impact. Recognizing this need, both the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Copyright Office have issued their most recent recommendations to address AI-related challenges. On January 14, 2025, the USPTO released its Artificial Intelligence Strategy, providing a structured approach to integrating AI into patent and trademark examination while considering long-term policy implications for AI-assisted inventions. Just two weeks later, on January 29, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office published Part 2 of its AI and Copyright report, clarifying the legal standing of AI-generated works under copyright law and reinforcing the necessity of human authorship for copyright eligibility.
These recommendations represent the most current and comprehensive policy positions taken by both agencies in response to the rapid proliferation of AI in innovation and creative industries. This article examines their core aspects, the practical implications for practitioners, and the potential legal challenges that may arise as AI continues to reshape intellectual property law.
