Abstract: In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, protecting the intellectual property (IP) of educational innovations has become more critical than ever. This chapter examines the intersection of educational innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and IP protection. Patents, which safeguard the technical and functional aspects of inventions, are crucial for protecting these advancements amid rapid technological disruptions. As discussed in the chapter, several challenges are posed by AI in generating and managing IP, including the need to redefine inventorship, address skill obsolescence, and ensure equitable IP frameworks. Despite the importance of addressing these issues to foster innovation, they remain underexplored in the existing literature. Therefore, this chapter calls for a reassessment of existing legal and procedural frameworks to adapt to the evolving IP landscape and sustain the integrity of educational innovations. Overall, this chapter aims to contribute to the development of robust strategies for safeguarding educational innovations in an AI-driven era.