Google LLC Self-Adaptive Distillation Patent EP4311405A1
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent application EP4311405A1 for Google LLC on April 15, 2026, covering Self-Adaptive Distillation technology in the AI/machine learning classification G06N. The patent names nine inventors and covers techniques related to neural network knowledge distillation methods. Designated states include all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, and other EPC contracting states.
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The European Patent Office formally published patent EP4311405A1 granting Google LLC intellectual property rights for Self-Adaptive Distillation technology. The patent covers neural network knowledge transfer and model compression techniques, classified under IPC category G06N (computer-based artificial intelligence). This publication confers patent rights across 44 designated EPC contracting states including all EU member states.
For Google LLC, this represents a newly secured IP asset that may be relevant for licensing discussions or defensive purposes in the AI/ML technology space. Competitors developing similar knowledge distillation methods for neural networks should review their technology stacks for potential overlap with the patent's claimed scope across the designated territories.
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SELF-ADAPTIVE DISTILLATION
Publication EP4311405A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
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Google LLC
Inventors
LEAL, Isabel, GAUR, Neeraj, HAGHANI, Parisa, FARRIS, Brian, RAMABHADRAN, Bhuvana, PRASAD, Manasa, MENGIBAR, Pedro, J., Moreno, ZHU, Yun
IPC Classifications
G10L 15/06 20130101AFI20260309BHEP G10L 15/16 20060101ALI20260309BHEP G06N 3/0442 20230101ALI20260309BHEP G06N 3/0455 20230101ALI20260309BHEP G06N 3/09 20230101ALI20260309BHEP
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, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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