Momentum is gathering towards the UPC becoming operational. So it is important for all owners of European patents, European patent applications and inventions for which patent protection may yet be … [Read more...] about Opt Out your European Patents? – Pros and cons (“you put your whole self in, your whole self out….”)
Practicable tips for trade secret protection during litigation in Germany
The Trade Secret Act (GeschGehG) covers information that has a certain economic value, such as profit and sales figures, but also technical know-how. According to Sec. 2 No. 1 GeschGehG, this … [Read more...] about Practicable tips for trade secret protection during litigation in Germany
AI and IP – what is your strategy?
This morning the UKIPO hosted a round table of industry and academic experts discussing how to protect AI generated inventions. This coincides with the UK Government's consultation on potential … [Read more...] about AI and IP – what is your strategy?
What is “Opting Out” and why does it matter?
The introduction of a new jurisdiction is rare enough, but the advent of a new court system that allows for litigation concerning valuable property assets across a multi-national market of over 450 … [Read more...] about What is “Opting Out” and why does it matter?
Stuart Russell on AI Regulation
The first of Professor Stuart Russell's "Reith Lectures" for the BBC was recorded tonight. The lecture series, "Living with Artificial Intelligence", will focus on the profound and potentially … [Read more...] about Stuart Russell on AI Regulation
One of the three UPC treaties, the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court (PPI) is now in force despite Brexit issues
As foreshadowed in our previous blog, the first of the three treaties, 'Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court' (PPI) has now come into force on 27 October 2021. A … [Read more...] about One of the three UPC treaties, the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court (PPI) is now in force despite Brexit issues