idioms
Idioms & Natural Expressions
Fixed expressions and idiomatic language to sound more natural and precise.
30 minC1c1idiomsintellectual-property-patents-aipatentesiaderechosinnovación
Lesson objectives
- Use idiomatic language connected to intellectual property, patents & ai more naturally.
- Distinguish neutral, formal and contemporary expressions.
- Recognise when an expression improves fluency without sounding forced.
Idioms & expressions — Intellectual Property, Patents & AI
To claim ownership over · formal
formalMeaning:To assert that something belongs to you, often used in legal or intellectual contexts.
Significado:Reivindicar la propiedad de algo.
Example:The startup is attempting to claim ownership over the core algorithm used in the new generative model.
To be in the public domain · formal
formalMeaning:To be available for anyone to use because copyright has expired or never existed.
Significado:Estar en el dominio público.
Example:Once the patent expires, the technology will enter the public domain, allowing for widespread innovation.
Cutting-edge technology · neutral
neutralMeaning:The most advanced and innovative stage of development.
Significado:Tecnología de vanguardia.
Example:The legal team is working to protect our cutting-edge technology from being replicated by competitors.
To infringe on rights · formal
formalMeaning:To violate or break a law related to intellectual property.
Significado:Vulnerar o infringir derechos.
Example:The company was sued because their AI training data was found to infringe on artists' rights.
To be ahead of the curve · neutral
neutralMeaning:To be more advanced or innovative than others in a particular field.
Significado:Estar a la vanguardia / Ir un paso por delante.
Example:By securing these patents early, the firm remains ahead of the curve in the automation market.
To bridge the gap · neutral
neutralMeaning:To connect two different concepts or solve a problem between two states.
Significado:Cerrar la brecha / Salvar la distancia.
Example:The new patent aims to bridge the gap between human creativity and machine-generated output.
To prompt-engineer a solution · informal
formalMeaning:(Contemporary) To solve a complex problem by refining inputs for an AI model.
Significado:(Contemporáneo) Resolver un problema mediante la ingeniería de prompts.
Example:We didn't need a new software build; we managed to prompt-engineer a solution using our existing LLM.
To be caught in a black-box loop · informal
formalMeaning:(Contemporary) To be stuck in a situation where an automated process is opaque and unfixable.
Significado:(Contemporáneo) Estar atrapado en un bucle de caja negra (procesos opacos).
Example:The legal department is caught in a black-box loop, trying to figure out how the AI reached its biased conclusion.
To pivot to synthetic data · neutral
neutralMeaning:(Contemporary) To shift a business or research strategy towards using AI-generated data.
Significado:(Contemporáneo) Pivotar hacia el uso de datos sintéticos.
Example:As real-world datasets become harder to acquire, many tech firms are choosing to pivot to synthetic data.
To set a precedent · formal
formalMeaning:To establish a rule or standard that will be followed in future similar cases.
Significado:Sentar un precedente.
Example:The court's decision regarding AI-generated art will set a precedent for the entire creative industry.