ANSI Forum to Tackle AI's Disruption of Standards Licensing and IP Protection
Event summary
- ANSI's Legal Issues Forum on July 30, 2026, will explore AI's impact on standards licensing and IP protection.
- The forum features three panels with experts from SDOs, tech companies, and legal firms.
- Topics include digitizing standards, AI use policies, and protecting IP in new licensing landscapes.
- Previous forums have offered Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits.
The big picture
AI is reshaping the landscape of standards licensing, forcing SDOs to adapt their digitization strategies and IP protections. The forum highlights the tension between enabling innovation and safeguarding intellectual property in an evolving commercial environment. ANSI's role as a coordinator of U.S. voluntary standards systems makes this discussion critical for maintaining global competitiveness.
What we're watching
- Policy Frameworks
- How divergent approaches to AI use among SDOs will shape industry standards.
- Commercial Opportunities
- The pace at which companies integrate digitized standards with AI platforms.
- Legal Protections
- Whether new legal frameworks can effectively safeguard IP while enabling commercial AI use.
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