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Intellectual property

Emerging trends from the Unified Patent Court

In the wake of the first substantive decisions on the merits, what trends are arising from the UPC's case law
Intellectual property

IP and AI – what needs to be considered when using AI in a company?

The topic of artificial intelligence ("AI") is on everyone's lips and the offerings on the market are diverse. However, when
Artificial intelligence

UK Court of Appeal finds AI invention falls foul of computer program patentability exclusion

High Court's decision overturned, with the Court of Appeal finding an AI invention was not patentable
Knowledge Notes

What did the UK King's Speech contain for business?

As anticipated, the new government has announced a broad range of legislative priorities
Intellectual property

Intelligenza Artificiale e diritto d'autore: scenario normativo in Italia

Il contributo umano nelle opere create attraverso l'ausilio di strumenti di IA deve essere creativo rilevante e dimostrabile
Artificial intelligence

How will the new UK government resolve the conflict over AI development and IP rights?

Labour says it will find the right balance between innovation and ensuring creator protection but what might this look like
Dispute resolution

UK courts' new EU case law departure powers due to enter into force later in 2024

New powers to depart from assimilated EU and domestic case law contained in the Retained EU Law Act are set
Digital commerce, platforms and social media

The Country of Origin Principle: How Far Does Protection Extend for Online Service Providers?

The CJEU reiterates its stance on the invalidity of additional requirements imposed on an online provider by a Member State
UK General Election

UK general election: what are the potential implications for the life sciences and healthcare sector?

The Conservative and Labour parties both acknowledge the sector's importance to the UK's economic growth, but what plans do they
Competition, antitrust and trade

Government updates guidance on the UK National Security and Investment Act

Changes cover call-in powers, universities and research bodies, outward direct investment and notification forms
Urban Dynamics

Future Foods Update | May 2024

This edition includes new UK guidance on plant-based dairy products, an Austrian case on naming plant-based products, and EU developments
Intellectual property

The UK is developing its approach to deregulating gene editing in plants

The UK has pursued a post-Brexit deregulatory agenda via new legislation but has it failed to capitalise on the changes?