Is it better to rely on trade secret protection or utility patent filings for proprietary algorithms used in machine learning platforms, considering the recent USPTO subject matter eligibility guidelines?
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Is it better to rely on trade secret protection or utility patent filings for proprietary algorithms used in machine learning platforms, considering the recent USPTO subject matter eligibility guidelines?
3 real searches · 1 real-search pass
USPTO AI subject matter eligibility guidance 2024 artificial intelligence inventions subject matter eligibility examples official USPTOGoogle ↗
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USPTO 2025 2026 subject matter eligibility guidance AI algorithms patent eligibility updatesGoogle ↗
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USPTO subject matter eligibility MPEP 2106 mathematical concepts practical application AI patentGoogle ↗
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Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (3)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 3 of 3 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT3 real searches · gpt-6
USPTO AI subject matter eligibility guidance 2024 artificial intelligence inventions subject matter eligibility examples official USPTO Google ↗
USPTO 2025 2026 subject matter eligibility guidance AI algorithms patent eligibility updates Google ↗
USPTO subject matter eligibility MPEP 2106 mathematical concepts practical application AI patent Google ↗
- USPTO issues AI subject matter eligibility guidance · uspto.gov
- 2024 Guidance Update on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility, Including on Artificial Intelligence · uspto.gov
- 2106-Patent Subject Matter Eligibility · uspto.gov
- USPTO issues updated memorandum on Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations · content.govdelivery.com
- Subject matter eligibility · uspto.gov
- Trade secret policy · uspto.gov
- Trade secrets: Additional information and resources · uspto.gov
- Frequently Asked Questions on Trade Secrets · wipo.int
- How to Protect Trade Secrets? · wipo.int
- 2164-The Enablement Requirement · uspto.gov
- uscode.house.gov · uscode.house.gov
Queries
3 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
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USPTO AI subject matter eligibility guidance 2024 artificial intelligence inventions subject matter eligibility examples official USPTO OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
USPTO 2025 2026 subject matter eligibility guidance AI algorithms patent eligibility updates OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Other / navigational | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
USPTO subject matter eligibility MPEP 2106 mathematical concepts practical application AI patent OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 |