How to Protect AI‑Generated Code in Canada and the U.S.: Practical IP Strategies for Businesses

Both Canada and the United States currently require meaningful human involvement for AI‑related works to qualify for copyright or patent protection, leaving fully autonomous AI outputs in a legal grey zone. This article explains what that means for AI‑generated code and software, and outlines concrete steps—like documenting human contribution, tightening contracts and NDAs, relying on trade secrets where appropriate, and reviewing AI tool terms—to protect your company’s IP in an evolving regulatory landscape.