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USPTO's MATTHEW AI Prank: The Patent Office's Wild Nod to Machine-Judged Inventions

Imagine an AI channeling Matthew McConaughey to greenlight your patent. USPTO's April Fools just made patent eligibility fun — and a little too real.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

⚡ Key Takeaways

USPTO's MATTHEW prank hilariously nods to AI easing patent eligibility woes amid 750k backlog. 𝕏
McConaughey's 'Alright' trademarks tie into the joke, showcasing real IP wins. 𝕏
Predicts real AI pilots for §101 by 2026, boosting efficiency without full replacement. 𝕏

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Originally reported by Patently-O