Can a machine learning patent cover a model itself?
Reviewed by
Dominic Davies, patent attorney (20+ years)
· Last reviewed
September 7, 2026
A specific, novel technical method for training or applying a machine learning model can be patented, but the general mathematical concept underlying a model type typically cannot. Claims need to describe a concrete technical improvement, such as faster training or improved accuracy through a specific mechanism.
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