The integration of AI and automation tools is revolutionizing intellectual property (IP) workflows, streamlining patent filing, trademark analysis, and rights enforcement. Meanwhile, the rapid advancement of AI itself raises new challenges and opportunities for IP law, including questions around ownership, protection, and regulation of AI-generated inventions. This session explores the dual impact of AI on the efficiency of IP-related work and the evolving legal landscape governing its use. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how AI is reshaping IP practices and what this means for legal teams navigating this dynamic area. Discussion topics Include:

• How AI and automation tools are reducing processing times for patents, trademarks, and copyright filings
• Key examples of AI-enhanced workflows in IP portfolio management and enforcement strategies
• Emerging legal challenges related to the ownership and protection of AI-generated intellectual property
• The regulatory and ethical considerations impacting AI’s role in shaping IP law and practices