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<p>Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming scientific research and engineering practice. Modern AI systems can analyze technical literature, summarize complex concepts, generate alternative design ideas, improve technical writing, and accelerate many aspects of research and development. These capabilities naturally raise important questions regarding inventorship, patent validity, confidentiality, and documentation of AI-assisted inventions. Based on my experience as an inventor and author of more than one hundred patents and patent applications, I believe AI can become an extremely valuable productivity tool for inventors—provided that it is used appropriately. The purpose of this editorial is not to discuss legal doctrine, but rather to share practical recommendations for integrating AI into the inventive process while preserving genuine human inventorship.</p>

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AI as research assistant, not an inventor: best practices for AI-assisted innovation and patent development

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    2026年7月30日

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  • Borko Furht

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming scientific research and engineering practice. Modern AI systems can analyze technical literature, summarize complex concepts, generate alternative design ideas, improve technical writing, and accelerate many aspects of research and development. These capabilities naturally raise important questions regarding inventorship, patent validity, confidentiality, and documentation of AI-assisted inventions. Based on my experience as an inventor and author of more than one hundred patents and patent applications, I believe AI can become an extremely valuable productivity tool for inventors—provided that it is used appropriately. The purpose of this editorial is not to discuss legal doctrine, but rather to share practical recommendations for integrating AI into the inventive process while preserving genuine human inventorship.