The U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to rescind the AI Diffusion Rule, which had restricted the export of advanced AI technologies, marks a shift toward fewer regulatory barriers. While this may boost international collaboration and accelerate innovation, it also raises IP concerns.

Key impacts on intellectual property include:

• Increased global collaboration: More open sharing of AI tech could complicate IP protection.

• Patent strategy shifts: Companies may turn to trade secrets over patents.

• Rising competition: Wider access to AI could lead to more IP disputes.

• Licensing reassessments: Firms must adapt IP agreements to the new landscape.

• Overall, the rule’s rollback opens doors for innovation but requires strategic IP adjustments to manage risk.

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