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Model Debugging Method and Apparatus, Electronic Device, and Storage Medium

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The EPO published European Patent Application EP2024040844A1, filed by Beijing Baidu Netcom Science and Technology Co., Ltd., covering a model debugging method and apparatus for neural networks. The application, classified under IPC G06N 3/04, seeks protection for techniques related to AI model training debugging. The designation extends to all EU member states and participating EPC contracting states.

What changed

The EPO published European Patent Application EP2024040844A1 for a model debugging method and apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium, filed by Beijing Baidu Netcom Science and Technology Co., Ltd. The application covers techniques for debugging neural network models, classified under IPC G06N 3/04, with designations extending across all EU member states and EPC contracting states.

Technology companies and AI developers should monitor this publication for freedom-to-operate implications, particularly if their model debugging workflows may fall within the scope of the claimed methods. Competitors developing AI debugging tools should evaluate whether this filing creates potential blocking positions. Applicants with related AI or machine learning technologies may wish to consider defensive filings or prior art searches.

What to do next

  1. Review patent claims for freedom-to-operate analysis
  2. Assess applicability to internal AI model development processes
  3. Monitor EPO register for examiner observations and response deadlines

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Apr 9, 2026

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MODEL DEBUGGING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Publication EP2024040844A1 Kind: A1 Apr 01, 2026

Applicants

Beijing Baidu Netcom Science
and Technology Co., Ltd

Inventors

The designation of the inventor has not yet been filed

IPC Classifications

G06N 3/04 20230101AFI20240301BHEP

Designated States

AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR

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Model Debugging Method Model Debugging Apparatus Electronic Device Storage Medium

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Classification

Agency
EPO
Published
April 1st, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
EP2024040844A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies Manufacturers Investors
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Patent prosecution AI/ML research and development Neural network model debugging
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Artificial Intelligence Software & Technology

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