The UK's Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") has published research suggesting misused algorithms may reduce competition in digital markets and harm consumers. The paper, Algorithms: How they … [Read more...] about UK competition authority publishes research on harm by algorithm
UKIPO patent guidance updated for DABUS judgment
The UK Intellectual Property Office's Manual of Patent Practice has been updated to reflect the the UK High Court's decision concerning the "DABUS" inventions. The Court held that patent protection … [Read more...] about UKIPO patent guidance updated for DABUS judgment
The CDEI reports on the use of data and AI in financial services
The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation ("CDEI") published a report on its Review Into Bias In Algorithmic Decision-making on 27 November 2020 ("the Report"). The Report examined the use of data and … [Read more...] about The CDEI reports on the use of data and AI in financial services
EU report on AI-assisted creativity and invention
The European Commission has published its final report on Trends and Developments in Artificial Intelligence: Challenges to the Intellectual Property Rights Framework. It finds, where AI is a mere … [Read more...] about EU report on AI-assisted creativity and invention
AI and trade: the view from Europe
The European Parliament has published two briefings and an in-depth analysis on "Data flows, artificial intelligence and international trade: impacts and prospects for the value chains of the future". … [Read more...] about AI and trade: the view from Europe
Legal training contracts: A trainee’s perspective
When it comes to a career in law, there are now different routes that you can choose from to become a qualified solicitor. While legal apprenticeships are an option to consider, traditional legal … [Read more...] about Legal training contracts: A trainee’s perspective