After more than 6 months of launching and testing our interim guidance for the use of Artificial Intelligence(AI) in the professional practice of Intellectual property law, we have today finalised the guidance to provide clarity for all stakeholders. You can view our final guidance here
Our guidance is based on existing requirements, not the creation of new ones. It is deliberately not prescriptive, while being proportionate and outcome focused. It is principles based, technology agnostic but pro-innovation, whist seeking to manage the risks associated with new technologies carefully. It has been well received by the professions, and we have therefore confirmed our view so that law firms can be comfortable making decisions about their use of AI with clarity of the Regulator’s position.
We continue to keep this guidance under review as it will inevitably evolve over time as this technology and the risks associated with it evolve. However, we believe the principled-based nature of the guidance will keep it relevant to changing landscape we all are working with.
Our intention is to build around this guidance with further tools, information, and helpful guides to help firms, consumers and clients navigate the risks while gaining the benefits of utilising innovative technologies. You can expect to see IPReg saying more in this area over the coming months.