Data is shaping every major industry—finance, health, retail, logistics, and more. As our world becomes increasingly driven by massive data flows, one question rises to the top for innovators: how can you protect your data-powered creations?
Patent Law in the Age of Big Data
Many of today’s most valuable innovations are fueled by data—whether it’s a new algorithm, a data-driven device, or software that delivers smarter insights. But with opportunity comes risk. Without the right legal protections, your unique methods and data solutions may be vulnerable to imitation and misuse.
Patent law offers a way to safeguard inventions that rely on data, but not all data-driven innovations qualify for patent protection. Courts and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) require that data-centric inventions be more than abstract ideas. They must demonstrate concrete steps, technical improvements, or a unique process for transforming data into useful results.
Your Challenges—and Solutions
- Is your AI tool patentable? The answer depends on how it’s described and how fundamentally it changes a technological field. Vague descriptions rarely succeed, but clear explanations with real-world impact may be eligible.
- How do you protect your datasets? While raw data alone usually isn’t patentable, the method of collecting, processing, or using that data might be.
- Avoiding common pitfalls:
Many inventors struggle with describing their data-driven inventions in clear, technical terms. Weak or incomplete patent applications can lead to costly delays or outright refusals from the USPTO.
As a former USPTO Patent Examiner and Trademark Examining Attorney, I’ve seen the difference that expert guidance makes when patents and data intersect. At The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, LLC, my focus is helping innovators translate their big data solutions into solid, enforceable protection.
Ready to safeguard your data-powered innovations? Schedule a consultation today to discuss how patent law applies to your inventions and what steps you can take next.
Sincerely,
The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, LLC
www.evansiplaw.com
Phone: (301) 497-9997
