The Challenge of Recognizing Artificial Intelligence as Legal Inventor: Implications and Analysis of Patent Laws

Innovations in AI have altered various industries, changed how we think of plausible solutions for any problem, and allowed us to create products, thoughts, and concepts that were previously unimaginable. As a result, more patent applications for inventions created by AI have been filed, raising several questions about the legal standing of AI as an inventor. In addition to offering a critical study of the worldwide legal system regulating the patenting of AI-generated work, this non-empirical research article explores the consequences and difficulties of acknowledging AI as an inventor. By reviewing the existing legal framework, examining inventorship criteria, analyzing challenges tied to legal inventorship for AI-generated inventions, reviewing relevant case law, and proposing potential solutions, this study sheds light on the complex legal, ethical, and social considerations involved. Furthermore, it suggests future research directions, including the exploration of dedicated patent laws and regulations for AI-generated inventions, as well as investigations into the ethical and social implications and potential consequences of acknowledging AI as a legal inventor.