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AI Trends For 2024 - The “Abstract Ideas” Behind Artificial Intelligence Inventions

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The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has triggered a surge in the filings of patent applications, from machine learning models to applications of those models. See USPTO, Artificial Intelligence (AI) trends in U.S. patents (June 29, 2022) at 7.

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The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has triggered a surge in the filings of patent applications, from machine learning models to applications of those models. See USPTO, Artificial Intelligence (AI) trends in U.S. patents (June 29, 2022) at 7. But because AI technologies rely on machine learning algorithms and computing power, AI inventions face challenges in light of the legal standards under Section 101 of the Patent Act.Read the <a href="https://mofotech.mofo.com/topics/ai-trends-for-2024---the-abstract-ideas-behind-artificial-intelligence-inventions" target="_blank">full blog post</a>.

AI Trends For 2024 - The “Abstract Ideas” Behind Artificial Intelligence Inventions

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Lily Li is a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice and Head of Litigation in the Palo Alto office. She represents technology companies in high-stakes patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, and licensing disputes, as well as complex commercial matters. With an engineering background, published research in artificial intelligence, and prior in-house semiconductor leadership experience, Lily brings technical fluency and seasoned judgment to complex disputes and has led and tried bet-the-company cases. Her practice spans state and federal courts, the International Trade Commission, arbitration tribunals, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and cross-border proceedings. She has experience in technologies including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, software and hardware systems, autonomous driving, aviation, wireless communications, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.Before entering private practice, Lily served in an in-house leadership role at a semiconductor company, leading patent prosecution, licensing strategy, and global intellectual property portfolio development.She maintains an active pro bono practice focused on human rights and educational equity. She helped lead the team in Cayla J. v. State of California, which secured a historic $2 billion settlement addressing pandemic-related learning loss.Lily earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and conducted graduate research in artificial intelligence, publishing in IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks. She is admitted to practice in California, before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

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Steven McKeever is an associate in Morrison Foerster’s Palo Alto office who specializes in litigating emerging, high-tech issues. Steve’s practice focuses on litigation in areas like intellectual property, internet, and privacy law. His experience in law firm, in-house, and clinical settings allows him to provide strategic advocacy for clients.Steve has consistently sought out cutting-edge issues. At Santa Clara University School of Law, he earned his Tech Edge Juris Doctorate, a specialized degree that leverages the school’s renowned intellectual property curriculum. Steve has advised high-tech clients on complex problems involving intermediary liability, data privacy, and contract disputes.Steve was the first ever chairperson of the Tech Edge Student Executive Board, and he won the National Best Brief award in the 2022 Thomas Tang Moot Court competition.

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