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EPO Patent Grant EP4515457B1 - Multiple-Instance Learning

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Published March 18th, 2026
Detected March 23rd, 2026
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Summary

The European Patent Office has granted patent EP4515457B1 for a method of multiple-instance learning based on regional embeddings. The patent was published on March 18, 2026, and covers innovations in AI and machine learning techniques.

What changed

The European Patent Office (EPO) has granted patent EP4515457B1, titled 'Multiple-Instance Learning Based on Regional Embeddings'. This patent, effective March 18, 2026, relates to advancements in artificial intelligence, specifically in the area of machine learning algorithms. The grant signifies the EPO's recognition of novel technology in this field, with inventors listed from various backgrounds.

This patent grant is primarily an intellectual property matter and does not impose direct compliance obligations on regulated entities. However, companies operating in the AI and computing sectors, particularly those developing or utilizing machine learning technologies, should be aware of this patent. It may impact freedom-to-operate analyses or inform strategic decisions regarding patentable innovations in AI.

Source document (simplified)

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MULTIPLE-INSTANCE LEARNING BASED ON REGIONAL EMBEDDINGS

Grant EP4515457B1 Kind: B1 Mar 18, 2026

Inventors

HÖHNE, Johannes, CERSOVSKY, Josef, LENGA, Matthias, DE ZOETE, Jacob Coenraad, SCHMITZ, Arndt, BAL, Tricia, PELEKANOU, Vasiliki, DI TOMASO, Emmanuelle

IPC Classifications

G06V 10/82 20220101AFI20260115BHEP G06V 20/69 20220101ALI20260115BHEP G06N 3/0455 20230101ALI20260115BHEP G06N 3/09 20230101ALI20260115BHEP G06N 3/088 20230101ALN20260115BHEP G06N 3/0464 20230101ALN20260115BHEP

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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Named provisions

Multiple-Instance Learning Based on Regional Embeddings

Classification

Agency
EPO
Published
March 18th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
EP4515457B1

Who this affects

Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
AI Development Machine Learning
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning

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