ChatGPT and Patent Regime: Key Legal Concerns

Abstract

Current study has been designed to investigate the effect of ChatGPT in patent domain and suggest possible solutions to circumvent these concerns. Intellectual property rights (IPRs) especially patents are of paramount importance in the innovation ecosystem. Since ChatGPT is being increasingly used in patent perspectives suggesting various solutions, naturally there should be mechanisms to cope with its implications. At a broader level, ChatGPT can accelerate preparation of patent application, prior art search, and patent examination slashing costs and time while minimizing the system mistakes. ChatGPT can assist patent attorneys work more professionally and make more precise diagnoses, thus improving their productivity. It, however, is also raising concerns in stakeholders regarding various legal issues. New legal tools are needed to understand the development, regulation, and implementation of ChatGPT in patent regime to harness the tremendous possibilities of transformation for the better. Policymakers and legal experts need to collaborate to create guidelines that strike a balance between encouraging innovation and protecting the rights of creators.