As AI models are developed and deployed by various players, the intellectual property landscape in AI is beginning to become as complex as that of the telecoms sector, with its well-known standard-essential patents.
In this context, SAIL is likely to provide a solution to the difficulty of accessing patented AI technologies (cross-licensing, FRAND-type obligations).
The scale of the IP involved (over 33,000 patent families filed since 2019 by SAIL members) and the influence of its members make this initiative a key focus for any AI IP strategy.
For both innovative companies and established players, navigating this changing landscape requires a detailed assessment of the risks and opportunities relating to patents and licences. Strategic support at an early stage is more crucial than ever.
