IP Protections and AI Inventions in the Life Sciences: Navigating Complexities in the European Context

March 26, 2025 10:00am

Alexander Korenberg
Partner
Kilburn & Strode LLP

Timo Minssen, LL.D., LL.Lic, LL.M, M.I.C.L., Dipl. Jur.
Founder & Director, Centre for Advanced Studies in Bioscience Innovation Law (CeBIL)
University of Copenhagen

Alex Shandro
Partner
A&O Shearman

Katie Lockwood
Co-Founding Partner
Twin Path Ventures

Join this session to understand the complexities of IP protections for AI-driven innovations in the life sciences within the European framework. Topics of discussion will include:

  • Understanding AI’s Impact on Intellectual Property in the Life Sciences Industry
    • Examining the patentability of AI-driven innovations and the specific challenges within the European Patent Office (EPO) framework
    • Identifying the limits of IP protection for AI inventions under European law
  • Evaluating IP Protections When AI is Part of the Inventive/Creative Process
    • Determining ownership rights and inventorship when AI contributes to or independently creates solutions
    • Exploring joint ownership scenarios and their licensing ramifications in the EU
  • Assessing Infringement Risks of Existing IP When Used for AI Training, Selection, or Generation
    • Analyzing the use of proprietary data for AI training and the associated IP risks
    • Understanding the legal implications of using third-party IP in AI development
  • Comparing the Complexities of AI-Generated Inventions, Data Ownership, and Copyright Infringement
    • Distinguishing between proprietary data used for training and AI-generated datasets under EU regulations
    • Evaluating the scope and risks when AI reproduces or builds upon copyrighted materials within the European legal framework
    • Discussing fair use defenses in the context of AI and copyright laws in Europe
    • Anticipating and mitigating liabilities arising from AI-induced copyright breaches, with a focus on EU-specific challenges and solutions