Patent law
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The legal framework governing patent ownership, inventorship, and protection of inventions.
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Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by regulatory news, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 30%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (2)
- 6Hacker News·7/3/2026researchStudy finds giant tropical trees can pump water to their tops
New research led by the University of Exeter and Cardiff University finds that the tallest Dipterocarp trees compensate for the physical challenges of height when transporting water. Measurements across trees in Malaysian Borneo showed no height-related loss in drought resilience or growth during a severe 2023–2024 El Niño drought.
- 8Hacker News·7/2/2026regulationJapan’s Top Court Says AI Cannot Be Named Inventor on Patents
Japan’s top court ruled that artificial intelligence cannot be listed as an inventor on patent applications, reinforcing the current legal view that inventorship is reserved for natural persons. The decision is significant for patent filings involving AI-assisted discovery and may influence how companies document human contribution in future applications.