What is USPTO's MATTHEW AI tool?

It's a fake April Fool's prank — an AI named after Matthew McConaughey that supposedly decides patent eligibility with his "alright, alright, alright" catchphrase.

Is the USPTO suspending Alice precedent?

No, that's part of the joke; they're not ditching Alice, Mayo, or any cases — just poking fun at the workload.

Will AI really judge patents soon?

Likely yes — pilots for searches exist; eligibility tools could follow by 2025, based on current trends.

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USPTO's MATTHEW AI Prank Exposes Patent Eligibility's Absurdity

Patent examiners woke up to an USPTO email promising 'MATTHEW,' an AI that greenlights inventions with McConaughey flair — if only. This prank nails the chaos of eligibility determinations.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

USPTO GovDelivery email announcing fake MATTHEW AI for patent eligibility

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USPTO's MATTHEW prank highlights real examiner frustrations with Alice-era §101 rejections. 𝕏
Ties into McConaughey's recent trademarks, showing celeb IP fast-tracks. 𝕏
Signals potential real AI pilots; expect eligibility betas soon amid backlog pressures. 𝕏

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