In another development emphasising the pan-European nature of the Unified Patent Court, a section of the Central Division commences activity in Milan today. It will hear cases in IPC Class (A) ("Human … [Read more...] about Milan goes live!
The AI Act and IP
The AI Act was agreed today. Here are the key points for intellectual property. Generative AI and copyright A general-purpose model is defined under Article 1(63) as: an AI model, including … [Read more...] about The AI Act and IP
Good news / BAD news – March 2024
Welcome to the eighth edition of the “Good News / BAD News” Blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team), serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – March 2024
The USPTO’s Guidance on AI-Assisted Inventions
The USPTO is currently consulting on its Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions. Here are some reflections, having participated in an expert roundtable convened by the US Special Competitive … [Read more...] about The USPTO’s Guidance on AI-Assisted Inventions
Text and data mining – A UK Update
At a recent event held by Westminster Forum Projects, Chris Mills of the Intellectual Property Office UK gave an update on the UK's next steps, now the UK Government has confirmed the end of attempts … [Read more...] about Text and data mining – A UK Update
The UPC – Out of Beta?
The UPC has almost been in operation for six months, having opened its doors on 1 June 2023. We don't think anyone can doubt there was some initial scepticism given there was no initial barrage of … [Read more...] about The UPC – Out of Beta?