"Artificial intelligence leverages computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human mind"...

In our latest article on Standard Essential Patents, SEPs, we look at the European Commission's, EC's, proposed new framework for SEPs...

The report analyses historical data and forecasts, reflecting on the rate of development of EV and charging infrastructure, trends in uptake and government spending, supply chain concerns...

Businesses undergoing strategic change face unique challenges when seeking debt financing, as lenders grapple with uncertainty around unproven revenue streams and unfamiliar markets.

Recent data from England demonstrates that HPV vaccination has achieved a remarkable milestone: zero cervical cancer deaths among vaccinated women under 30, representing an effective 100% reduction in mortality.

All investors have a keen eye for an investment opportunity and the finer details of a deal. However, experience has taught us that when you are being pitched a new food or drink product...

Deputy Judge Forsyth has handed down the long-awaited (and hotly anticipated) judgment in WaterRower v Liking Limited.

The EPO's Board of Appeal in T0116/18 has provided welcome clarity on the application of G2/21 relating to post-filed data for inventive step.

Engineering businesses typically fall into one of two camps: either product-led or engineering-led. Brand-led engineering is a third option...

Details were sparse, and it is still not clear what transitional provisions will be put in place. This is undeniably a major change in EPO practice, and applicants and other users of the European...

Unlike the Getty Images case, Ultraman focuses on the liability of the outputs (the AI-generated images), rather than the inputs (AI training data).

Branding has become the most powerful strategic advantage in today's saturated and fast-moving fashion industry, enabling labels to differentiate themselves...

Patenting AI-based inventions can be challenging in many jurisdictions. In recent years the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has gained a reputation for being less friendly to AI-based inventions.

The primary competitive advantage for many businesses, including those in the fashion industry, is innovation. So where does intellectual property (IP) fit in? In this article we explore...

In G 1/24, the EPO's Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) has confirmed that the description and drawings must always be consulted when interpreting the claims to assess the patentability...

A pharmaceutical business uses external consultants along with their own technical know-how and data to develop software that predicts potentially effective pharmaceutically active ingredients.

As an investor you know no one ever covers their weaknesses and worries in their pitch, they will only accentuate their strengths.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the protection of trade secrets has become more critical than ever. A recent high-profile case involving the theft of Google trade secrets...

One of the technologies showcased at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, CES, was smart rings, seen by various commentators (see also here) as having the potential to compete with and potentially replace smart watches.

The transport sector is the second-largest source of CO2 emissions. It is directly responsible for around 25% of the world's emissions. It is also one of the most challenging...