Can Artificial Neural Networks be patented in India? Analysing the UK Supreme Court’s Emotional Perception AI Ltd. v. Comptroller General ju
The patentability of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) has emerged as a critical issue in modern intellectual property law. The UK Supreme Court’s recent approach provides valuable insights into balancing innovation with legal limitations on abstract ideas and computer programs. For Indian patent law, these developments highlight the need to clarify standards for technical effect, inventive step, and AI-related inventions under the Patents Act, 1970. As India advances in artificial intelligence research and commercialization, adopting a balanced framework inspired by global jurisprudence can encourage technological innovation while preventing overly broad monopolies. The UK experience offers important guidance for shaping India’s evolving AI patent regime.
