At A Glance In 2026, the best way to stop AI model theft is to use trade secret protection supported by encryption and strictly enforced NDAs. While patents offer a monopoly, they require public disclosure—which is...
Category - AI & Software IP
Decoding Intellectual Property with AI
Golam Rabiul Alam, PhD
Is Your SaaS Code Safe? Copyright vs. Patent & Trade Secret Strategies 2026
At A Glance Most SaaS founders believe their code is protected the moment it is written. That belief is wrong more often than it is right. In 2026, AI-assisted development, API-driven products, and fast-moving...
Can You Patent an Algorithm in 2026? A Simple Guide to AI & Section 101
Quick Summary: To patent AI algorithms under Section 101, applicants must demonstrate a specific “technical improvement” to computer functionality (e.g., faster processing or reduced memory usage) rather...
