Intellectual Property in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the intellectual property landscape, challenging long-established legal principles around ownership, authorship, inventorship and enforcement. As AI-generated content and AI-assisted innovation become increasingly common, legal practitioners must understand how existing IP laws apply, where uncertainty remains, and how emerging reforms may affect clients and organisations.

This practical webinar explores the evolving relationship between AI and intellectual property, focusing on the Australian legal framework while considering its interaction with international IP regimes. Participants will gain practical guidance on copyright, patents, trade marks, licensing, AI training data, contractual risk allocation and cross-border enforcement, enabling them to confidently advise clients on protecting and commercializing intellectual property in the age of AI.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Copyright ownership and the human authorship requirement for AI-generated works
• AI inventorship and the current legal position for patent protection
• Trade marks, designs and confidential information in AI-driven environments
• AI training data, licensing arrangements and infringement risks
• Contractual strategies for managing AI-related intellectual property risks
• Cross-border enforcement and international IP protection considerations
• Australian regulatory developments and emerging AI and IP reforms
• Practical guidance for advising clients using generative AI technologies