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Sep 16, 2024 | lexology.com | Robyn Trigg |Will James |Tim Harris

In the wake of the first substantive decisions on the merits, what trends are arising from the UPC's case law so far? Since the Unified Patent Court's (UPC) successful launch (it opened its doors on 1 June 2023), it has had an increasing caseload and participation from players of varying sizes across a number of sectors.

Dec 21, 2023 | lexology.com | Tamara Quinn |Tim Harris |Robyn Trigg

Patent applications naming an AI-powered machine as the inventor were rightly rejected by the UKIPOThe Supreme Court has confirmed that an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered machine cannot be an inventor under the Patents Act 1977 and the owner of an AI machine is not entitled to apply for a patent for any technical advances made by the machine if the machine is said to be the inventor. The much-anticipated judgment has endorsed the majority judgment in the Court of Appeal.

May 31, 2023 | lexology.com | Tim Harris

Click here to watch the videoThe European Unitary Patent and Unified Patent CourtAfter much planning and discussion, the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will launch in Europe on 1 June 2023. Our team of experts has put together a range of materials to help better understand the UPC and how it may affect you. Please get in touch with our team below if you would like to speak to us more about this.

May 11, 2023 | lexology.com | Arty Rajendra |Tim Harris |Robyn Trigg |Ryan West

UK patent monopoly over automated warehouse system invalidated in battle between Ocado and former tech supplier AutoStoreRetail tech is changing the way consumers interact with retailers, and enabling retailers to use innovative technology to increase margin and improve customer experience.