BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 24. A roundtable discussion on the topic “Innovation Potential: Intellectual Property + Artificial Intelligence” was held today in Baku to mark “World Intellectual Property Day,” Trend reports.
The event was attended by Kamran Imanov, Chairman of the Board of the Intellectual Property Agency, as well as representatives of the Ombudsman’s Office, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
During the event, Imanov delivered a presentation titled “Innovation Potential: Intellectual Property + Artificial Intelligence.”
Imanov emphasized that artificial intelligence contributes to the development of intellectual property.
He noted that the innovation ecosystem is a complex system, and there are several factors influencing its formation. The main areas defining this ecosystem are the scientific, technological, entrepreneurial, and manufacturing sectors.
According to Imanov, in this era of innovation, new challenges are emerging in the fields of science, education, and intellectual property:
"Artificial intelligence plays a vital role in supporting the development of intellectual property. This requires the targeted development and application of artificial intelligence technologies. According to the study “Innovation Potential Survey 2026,” prepared by the World Intellectual Property Organization in collaboration with Harvard University’s Growth Lab, 2.5 billion data points across 193 countries were analyzed, and a map was created covering more than 2,500 innovation opportunities.
It was found that currently, only 10% of the countries studied are fully realizing their technological potential. In countries where scientific, technological, entrepreneurial, and manufacturing potentials are concentrated, it is possible to increase innovation opportunities and achieve progress on a global scale. According to the data, this figure corresponds to approximately 339,000 technological innovations per year. In other words, in the field of technological innovation, only 10% of economies are fully realizing their innovation potential."
The event continued with discussions and presentations on the topic.
According to Hijran Huseynova, a member of the Azerbaijani Parliament, Azerbaijan is developing a legal framework to regulate artificial intelligence in the field of intellectual property.
She noted that the rapid spread of artificial intelligence is raising new and complex issues in the field of intellectual property. Artificial intelligence intersects with intellectual property in various ways:
“The question of who is the actual owner of products created using these technologies has already become a pressing topic for discussion. While traditional legal approaches are based on human creativity, the involvement of artificial intelligence makes these boundaries uncertain.”
Artificial intelligence intersects with intellectual property in various ways. Many countries around the world are adopting strategies in this area and implementing them.
In Azerbaijan, as part of the Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2025–2028, a legal and institutional framework is being established in this area, and regulatory mechanisms are being developed to address new challenges.
One of the key topics for discussion is the legal status of artificial intelligence systems. Some experts believe that artificial intelligence should not be considered a separate legal entity but should be viewed merely as a tool or a commodity. According to another approach, the ability of artificial intelligence to make independent decisions requires a more in-depth examination of its legal status.
At the same time, there is significant debate over whether artificial intelligence can create objects that are eligible for patent protection.
