In a recent judgment (case C-44/21 (28 April 2022)), the Court of Justice of the EU issued a (fairly rare) ruling on the interpretation of the IP Enforcement Directive (2004/48), following a referral … [Read more...] about EU-based manufacturers and distributors wise to consider PI strategies in light of CJEU’s judgment
Above and beyond: Pride in our Batonbearers
As the Official Legal Advisers to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, we are incredibly proud of the ten people from Gowling WLG who have been confirmed to ‘take it on’ for the once-in-a-lifetime … [Read more...] about Above and beyond: Pride in our Batonbearers
The UK’s National AI Strategy: governance, regulation and law
In preparation for speaking to the Westminster Forum last week, I crystallized my current thinking on the legal and regulatory aspects of the UK's ten-year National AI Strategy. In short, the … [Read more...] about The UK’s National AI Strategy: governance, regulation and law
What can public bodies expect in the new era of the Office for Environmental Protection?
The newly created Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has issued a draft strategy and enforcement policy to set out its role and remit. The consultation documents offer an insight into what … [Read more...] about What can public bodies expect in the new era of the Office for Environmental Protection?
Best practice for patenting AI
The US Intellectual Property Owners Association has published extremely valuable new guidance on best practice for patenting AI. The guidance, entitled “Protecting Inventions Relating to Artificial … [Read more...] about Best practice for patenting AI
The Birmingham 2022 Festival – A Celebration of Creativity Across the West Midlands
The Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee has launched the Birmingham 2022 Festival, the biggest celebration of creativity ever in the region and one of the largest ever Commonwealth Games cultural … [Read more...] about The Birmingham 2022 Festival – A Celebration of Creativity Across the West Midlands