Ally Burr

Aug 28, 2024 | lexology.com | Ally Burr

"IP is not relevant to our business". "We don't have IP". I hear these comments often from clients – but in almost all cases, this is not true. If your business has a website and/or logo, copyright is at play. If you sell goods and services under a brand name, trade mark issues are a consideration. Almost all businesses will have confidential information that needs to be protected, whether it's know-how or trade secrets (such as recipes or production techniques).

Aug 19, 2024 | lexology.com | Ally Burr |Alison Bryce

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property law continues to be a challenging area, especially regarding the patentability of AI-powered inventions. The recent UK Court of Appeal decision in Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks v Emotional Perception AI has added new complexity to this field.

Aug 8, 2024 | lexology.com | Grant Strachan |Ally Burr

Applications will shortly open for participants to take part in the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's ("MHRA") first ever regulatory sandbox – the "AI Airlock". During a webinar on Tuesday 23 July, representatives from the MHRA discussed what the aims and eligibility criteria of the sandbox are, with this initial pilot phase open to between 4 and 6 participants.

Aug 7, 2024 | lexology.com | Grant Campbell |Kirsty Macpherson |Ally Burr

The UK space sector is poised for significant growth and innovation, thanks to recent government initiatives and funding boosts announced in conjunction with the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. With a focus on fostering technological advancements and supporting regional space industries, these measures signal a bright future for the UK's position in the global space race.

May 24, 2024 | lexology.com | Alison Bryce |Martin Sloan |Ally Burr |Rebecca Ronney

Click here to watch the videoThis webinar explored the top issues which businesses and professionals should consider when making use of Artificial Intelligence. It considered the current regulatory landscape and explore the legal risks from intellectual property, contracts and liability, privacy and data protection, bias and discrimination to ethics.