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As AI rapidly advances toward AGI, companies face unique IP challenges. From model distillation to copyright limitations, understanding how to protect your AI infrastructure is critical for maintaining competitive advantage.
Key Insights
LLM pricing has dropped 99% in two years. Companies must develop legally protectable IP to maintain competitive edge.
Current copyright frameworks may not offer sufficient protection against distillation, especially when student models have different architectures.
With proper planning, patents can protect both teacher models and against unauthorized student models derived through distillation.
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Whether you're building foundation models or deploying AI applications, I can help you develop a holistic IP strategy that protects your innovation.
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