Proposals for reforming the civil law protection of artificial intelligence as a single object of intellectual property

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to propose reforms of the legal protection of artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia, in particular, in relation to the protection of AI as a single object of intellectual property. The study suggests that modernized patent protection is the best way to protect AI rights and results, as patent protection can provide more comprehensive and stronger protection of AI technology rights. The methodology of the work included an analysis of the existing legal and regulatory framework for the protection of AI in Russia and the gaps identification in this context. The author proposes several measures to change the law, including the introduction of patent protection for all AI, the working repository creation versions of AI, and the patent protection term reduction to prevent monopolization. The analysis carried out showed that the existing legal framework for the protection of AI in Russia is inadequate and needs to be reassessed. The current AI protection regime should be expanded to include patent protection, which could encourage investment in AI research and development. Creating a repository of working versions of AI can improve the efficiency of research and development, while solving the “black box” problem inherent in AI. In addition, shortening the patent protection term can prevent monopolization and ensure that AI benefits society as a whole. The theoretical and practical study significance lies in the fact that it proposes changes to the existing legal framework for the protection of AI as an object of intellectual property. The study presents the author’s editions of the following concepts: patent protection of AI, depository of working versions of AI, reduction of the term of patent protection. These proposals can help solve the legal problems associated with the legal protection of AI as an object of intellectual property, and provide adequate protection of rights, promoting innovation and balancing the interests of society as a whole.