EUIPO has published details of its approach to artificial intelligence, including information on its current use of AI tools.

The information is available on the EUIPO website here. There is also a video by EUIPO available on YouTube.

The information on the website sets out EUIPO's responsible approach to AI, which is bult on five pillars: AI as a strategic enabler; adopting AI in a structured way; applying AI in a practical way; cooperating and sharing knowledge on AI; and introducing AI with a human-centric approach.

EUIPO says it uses AI "to empower staff, helping them achieve greater productivity, accuracy, and efficiency" and builds AI systems that are "transparent, unbiased, and secure, with strong safeguards to protect privacy and data".

It adds: "Our commitment to AI governance focuses on ensuring that all AI solutions are developed with ethics, user trust, and positive impact at their core. By harnessing AI's potential, we aim to drive meaningful change across the EU, enhancing both our services and the experiences of those we serve."

AI tools are currently used at various stages of the trade mark lifecycle (see chart below), including in tools such as TMview, DesignView, eSearch plus and eTranslation for eSearch Case Law.

Illustration from EUIPO website used with permission