South OC Times

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, recently led a hearing focused on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property. The hearing titled "Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Part III – IP Protection for AI-Assisted Inventions and Creative Works” gathered technology specialists and intellectual property experts to discuss the importance of providing IP protections for creative works and inventions developed with the assistance of AI technologies.

During the hearing, Chairman Issa emphasized the significance of addressing patent and copyright laws in the era of AI to uphold innovation and maintain US global leadership. He stated, "Congress faces the critical task of evaluating patent and copyright law in the age of AI to safeguard the innovation driving US global leadership. In the realm where human ingenuity meets machine assistance, protecting our creations and inventions is paramount.”

The discussion revolved around exploring potential congressional legislation and current regulations established by the U.S. Copyright Office and the Patent and Trademark Office. Chairman Issa expressed his commitment to collaborating with industry experts and leaders to ensure that AI protections are appropriately implemented.

"Our subcommittee will continue to work in earnest alongside industry experts and leaders to ensure that Congress gets AI protections right,” stated Rep. Issa.

The hearing serves as a platform for addressing the evolving landscape of intellectual property rights in the context of AI advancements. For those interested in Chairman Issa’s opening remarks and the full hearing, they can be accessed online.

This event underscores the ongoing efforts to navigate the complexities of intellectual property protection in a technologically advancing world.