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Bringing you monthly news of key developments in intellectual property law.

Every type of business needs to get off to the best possible start. For a food & drink business the best possible start will almost always involve investment but how can you use intellectual...

The swift evolution in artificial intelligence ("AI") has prompted discussion as to how IP law can protect AI assets and AI output.

If everything goes to plan, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will open its doors in early 2023. As readers will likely be aware, its operation will be governed by a series of procedural rules...

The European Commission's proposal to establish a European Health Data Space ("EHDS") aims to improve access by individuals to their health data (primary use) and facilitate the re-use of health data for societal good across the European Union (secondary use).

Protecting your business from competitive threats is vital. Losing a team or a key employee to a competitor can be extremely damaging.

As debt financing increasingly recognizes the value of intangible assets, companies must strategically prepare their intellectual property portfolios to meet lender expectations.

Lucy Johnson, COO of HGF, discusses the evolving IP landscape, highlighting AI's role in enhancing strategies, combating bad actors, adapting to global regulations, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration for innovation.

Trade secrets represent a powerful yet often overlooked form of intellectual property protection that can provide indefinite competitive advantage without formal registration. Understanding what qualifies as a trade secret, how to effectively protect confidential business information, and when to choose trade secret protection over patents requires careful strategic consideration and robust internal management systems.

A technology driven company whether large, medium or small and at every stage of its life cycle or development will need to consider the question of whether to patent or not to patent.

A freezing injunction is a powerful tool available to the English court which will only be granted when the court is persuaded that stringent tests have been satisfied. One of these tests is that any applicant...

The front line intellectual property rights for AI and big data are patents, copyright, the sui generis database right and trade secrets.

This is a short guide to some of the key legal developments for intellectual property in the life sciences sector in 2013.

It is a fundamental requirement of patent law that, in exchange for a monopoly right, a patent must disclose the claimed invention in sufficient detail to allow a person skilled in the relevant...

Investors often discover during due diligence that startups do not fully own, control, or protect their most valuable assets. From missing assignment agreements to undisclosed open-source obligations, these common intellectual property pitfalls can delay transactions, reduce valuations, or derail funding rounds entirely. Understanding these five critical IP issues before a funding round begins can help both investors and founders reduce risk and preserve value.

It is a fundamental requirement of patent law that, in exchange for a monopoly right, a patent must disclose the claimed invention in sufficient detail to allow a person skilled in the relevant...

The EU Data Act (EDA), which sets out new data sharing rules that will apply in respect of connected products, came into force on 11 January 2024. While its provisions will not be applicable...

"Industry of the future" or "Industry 4.0": industry is connecting. The material objects and equipment needed for production converge on digital and virtual tools to form one.