On 27 October 2021, the first of the three treaties underpinning the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) and unitary patent (UP) system comes into force. It is the 'Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of … [Read more...] about The Unified Patent Court’s Protocol on Privileges and Immunities comes into force
AI Assurance
"AI assurance" describes methods to assess and potentially certify AI systems. These methods may aim to measure or more loosely evaluate an AI system's performance, such as lack of bias, transparency, … [Read more...] about AI Assurance
Actuaries tackle the ethics of AI and data science
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has produced guidance for its members on "ethical or professional issues when carrying out data-science related work". Rebecca Keating and Laura Wright, authors … [Read more...] about Actuaries tackle the ethics of AI and data science
Will the US drive greater IP protection for AI?
The US National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence has concluded that IP policy for AI is a US "national security priority" and has called for a review of patent eligibility for AI-related … [Read more...] about Will the US drive greater IP protection for AI?
New government support for UK FinTech
The first three months of this year saw record investment in UK financial technology (FinTech) firms. To further the growth of the FinTech sector, the UK Government has announced exciting new plans to … [Read more...] about New government support for UK FinTech
Working at a law firm: My experience as a business development student
Working at a law firm doesn't necessarily mean being a lawyer. As well as our legal teams, we also have Business Development, Finance, HR and IT teams, to name just a few, all working together to keep … [Read more...] about Working at a law firm: My experience as a business development student