Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving innovation and as technology advances, so too does the ability to use AI in diverse ways. This has led to the recent uptrend in AI deployment by start-ups and large corporations.
On the global scale, there also appears to be a rise in the demand for the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR). Trademarks, designs, copyright and patents are now at the forefront of a number of commercial disputes. As IP protects innovations, its role in the growth and development of AI cannot be ignored. In this article, we explore the role that IP is playing in AI.