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
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Back to School – or not: the first mass-use of Section 44(1)(d) & (e) Employment Rights Act 1996?
First, full disclosure: I am married to a teacher. I have views about risks to her health and safety. They are not necessarily her views, nor those of her employer, nor my firm. They … [Read more...] about Back to School – or not: the first mass-use of Section 44(1)(d) & (e) Employment Rights Act 1996?
Consolidated in-store experiences – the new way forward?
News that Frasers Group is opening a new flagship Birmingham store to include Sports Direct, USC, Evans Cycles and GAME, as well as an e-sports arena, demonstrates a bold approach for driving footfall … [Read more...] about Consolidated in-store experiences – the new way forward?
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
Retail Giants resize their dominance – but opportunity still knocks
One thing is for sure where 2020 is concerned, it has challenged the retail market more than anyone could have realised at the start of the year. With news of Arcadia's ongoing troubles and the sad … [Read more...] about Retail Giants resize their dominance – but opportunity still knocks