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3D Printing, Artificially Intelligent Robots and Software Inventions, Is Technology Shaking the Reign of IP Law?

3D Baskı, Yapay Zekalı Robotlar Ve Yazılım İcatları, Teknoloji Fikri Mülkiyet Hukukunun Saltanatını Sarsıyor Mu?

Report State lawWestern Asia · TRin forceNot AI-specific

This academic research article analyzes whether the current patent regime is sufficient to evaluate software-implemented works, 3D printing, and robotics to detect potential infringements. It concludes that current regulations do not adequately address these disruptive technologies and argues that new legal regulations are needed to overcome uncertainties regarding the protection scope of AI-generated works.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Selçuk ÜniversitesiAcademic · TR
Publisher
Legal forceAdvisory
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Researchers and academicsLegislatorsRegulators

Researchers, legal scholars, and policymakers interested in the intersection of intellectual property law and emerging technologies.

Sectors
Research and science · intellectual property law

What the document contains

What's covered

The article addresses the challenges posed by AI-implemented works, 3D printing, and robotics to intellectual property rights, focusing specifically on patent systems, inventive steps, and direct or indirect infringements.

What's missing

The document does not provide binding legislative text, concrete enforcement mechanisms, or formal regulatory guidelines, as it is an academic research article.

Key takeaways
  • Intellectual property rights historically struggle to keep pace with disruptive technologies.
  • The rise of independently acting or creating machines introduces concerns regarding inventive step, prior art, and technical contribution.
  • Current patent regimes face difficulties in evaluating software-implemented works, robotics, and 3D printing for potential infringement.
  • New legal regulations are necessary to clarify the protection scope of AI-generated and AI-implemented works.
Issued15 December 2021
Length1,230 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

2/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

how patent holders will protect their rights on products against direct and indirect infringement which can also made by 3D printers

Öz / Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

intellectual_property patent artificial_intelligence 3d_printing robotics