The UK Supreme Court has granted Emotional Perception AI Limited permission to appeal in a case that could fundamentally reshape how artificial intelligence patents are evaluated in the United Kingdom. The dispute centres on the company's attempt to patent an AI-powered media file recommendation engine that uses artificial neural network (ANN) technology ..read more

The Paris Central Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) found that the claims of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation’s patent EP3646825 as amended were inventive, despite the assertions to the contrary by Meril Italy Srl, Meril GmbH and Meril Life Sciences Pvt Ltd ..read more

When it comes to commercialising a product in the UK, failure to perform any due diligence on whether its underlying design infringes an existing design registration covering the UK can be costly ..read more

A recent wave of lawsuits relating to medtech devices has led to some interesting insights concerning the Unified Patent Court’s (UPC) approach to requests for preliminary injunctions. In this article we consider the questions of the UPC’s jurisdiction ..read more

Environmental policy and a sustainable image are becoming increasingly important for companies. Companies therefore often advertise their products as environmentally friendly, or in particular “climate neutral ..read more

In Plant-e BV & Plant-e Knowledge BV v Arkyne Technologies SL (UPC_CFI_239/2023), the Hague Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has for the first time provided guidance on the doctrine of equivalents at the UPC ..read more

We will be joining trade mark and brand professionals from around the world at the annual meeting of the International Trademark Association in May 2025 ..read more

The UK Government has set out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet a net zero target by 2050. The UK Government intends to phase out fossil-fuel boilers, and, as the UK increases electricity production from renewable sources, it is hoped that heat pumps for residential heating will make a major contribution to achieving net zero ..read more

In a recent order, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Court of Appeal confirmed that opt-out withdrawals are not affected by national proceedings outside of the transitional period ..read more

Achieving net-zero carbon emissions is one of the greatest challenges of our time. To meet ambitious targets set by governments and organisations worldwide, we need innovative technologies that can reduce emissions, optimise energy usage, and enhance sustainability across industries. Quantum technology, which encompasses quantum computing, quantum sensing, and other quantum-based advancements, is emerging as a powerful tool to drive the transition to net zero ..read more