Artificial Intelligence and AI ACT Home > New Technologies > AI ACT compliance and Intellectual Property Artificial Intelligence, AI ACT and Intellectual Property Artificial intelligence (AI) systems represent a great opportunity for businesses, enabling them to achieve new levels of growth and competitiveness. However, this only happens when AI is adopted through a strategic approach and properly integrated into company processes. Thanks to our years of experience and our team of expert professionals and lawyers who are up to date on the latest AI developments, our Firm can support companies in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence systems that fully comply with national and European regulations. REQUEST A CONSULTATION Table of Contents Complete Solutions to Protect Corporate Digital Assets The AI Act: Why it is essential to comply with the new European Regulation The benefits of being AI Act compliant Our Method Protecting outputs generated with Artificial Intelligence: opportunities Intellectual Property experts with focus on Artificial Intelligence and new technology To learn more Contact us Complete Solutions to Protect Corporate Digital Assets For companies involved in developing or using artificial intelligence systems, our Firm offers: AI Act Compliance Consulting: Targeted assistance and consulting throughout the audit and adaptation process to align your company and AI systems with the new European Regulation 2024/1689 (AI Act) and related laws, identifying risks and defining the necessary management systems and compliance measures. Drafting Licensing Agreements: Preparation of AI system licensing contracts to ensure the proper use, development, and protection of AI software. Strategic IP Consulting: Support in defining effective intellectual property protection strategies in the age of AI. Management of AI-Generated Content Rights: Consulting on how to register and manage copyrights for content created using generative AI systems. Assistance in Litigation and Legal Disputes: Legal support regarding artificial intelligence in the event of intellectual property rights violations or controversies. Training Courses: Basic or advanced training programs, specifically structured to meet the unique needs of your company. The AI Act: Why it is essential to comply with the new European Regulation The European Artificial Intelligence Regulation 2024/1689, known as the AI Act, entered into force on August 2, 2024, and is already directly applicable in all European Union member states. It involves many stakeholders dealing with artificial intelligence products: from manufacturers and distributors to importers and users. This new European regulation cannot be ignored; failing to comply not only leads to significant fines, but disregarding the AI Act also risks pushing a business out of the market, thereby compromising its overall competitiveness. The benefits of being AI Act compliant Complying with the AI Act is mandatory for all companies acting as providers, distributors, or simply users (deployers) of artificial intelligence systems. Failure to do so can result in very high fines, up to 35 million euros or 7% of global turnover. A proper compliance strategy also represents a benefit for the company, which may discover it has technology and assets to sell or license, further expanding its business. The step that companies are required to take is of fundamental importance, not only for legal compliance, but also to gain a competitive advantage over their competitors. Our method To satisfy the many companies’ needs, we have developed a service divided in different phases: PHASE 1 – ASSESSMENT: Audit of the company AI system PHASE 2 – DUE DILIGENCE: Regulatory framework and definition of actions required for compliance. PHASE 3 – IMPLEMENTATION/REMEDIATION: Assistance in the implementation of the internal management systems and preparation of documents. PHASE 4 – MONITORING/UPDATING: Assistance in the monitoring and periodic updating. Our Firm offers also training courses on AI and AI ACT, both general and customized based on the specific context and needs of the company. Training, both for managerial figures and all employees, in addition to being one of the obligations set out in the European AI Act, is an aspect that is often underestimated but fundamental for the correct integration of AI systems or AI agents into business processes. REQUEST MORE INFORMATION Protecting outputs generated with Artificial Intelligence: opportunities Artificial intelligence represents a major opportunity for businesses, and in the context of the obligations set out in the AI Act, internal assets worth protecting may come to light. AI applications can often be patented or protected through copyright or other forms of intellectual property protection. For this reason, in addition to ensuring compliance with the European Regulation on Artificial Intelligence, it may be beneficial for a company to assess whether it owns any proprietary technology worth protecting. Our firm can carry out an analysis of the company’s technology and proprietary applications to evaluate the possibility of protecting them through patents, trademarks, copyright, or trade secrets. If such opportunities are identified, we can handle all procedures relating to: Filing of patents for artificial intelligence systems, software, and any technical, mechanical, or hardware implementation developed by the company, as well as trademark or design registrations. Our firm has a long-standing expertise in the filing of patents, trademarks, and designs, and in recent years has developed specific experience in the protection of software and artificial intelligence systems. Protection of know-how through legally compliant confidentiality measures. Know-how that has not been classified as confidential in accordance with strict legal requirements enjoys no legal protection whatsoever. Our firm has extensive experience in the protection of trade secrets for major companies. Deposit of creative works at SIAE or the Registro Pubblico Generale delle Opere Protette of the Italian Ministero della Cultura. Intellectual Property experts with focus on Artificial Intelligence and new technology Thanks to our multidisciplinary team, we can provide comprehensive support for the protection and enforcement of assets created through artificial intelligence systems. Our Team and working methodology are characterized by: Personalized Approach: tailored solutions designed to meet every type of need. Continuous Updates: constant monitoring of regulatory and technological developments in the field of AI. Specialized Expertise: Our firm has many years of experience in the field of intellectual property protection, with a particular focus on new technologies. You will therefore find an in-depth knowledge of the legal challenges in the sectors of software, information technology, and artificial intelligence. To learn more Articles and insights on artificial intelligence written by our professionals Our professionals regularly deliver seminars and keynote speeches on AI and new technology, at events across the country and beyond. In recent years, our founder, lawyer Laura Turini, focused on researching artificial intelligence systems and exploring their intersection with copyright and intellectual property law. In 2024, her book “A chi spettano i diritti sulle opere dell’intelligenza artificiale” was published by Maggioli Editore, addressing key questions on the subject through a comprehensive research study covering all pending and decided cases worldwide, while also providing an overview of the current landscape in Europe. She regularly publishes a newsletter, LISP on Substack, at the intersection of artificial intelligence, algorithms, and law, with a new article delivered every Wednesday. 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