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13 June 2025 UK government passes data legislation but rejects amendments to protect creators’ work from AI data scraping | Government to treat matter separately with ongoing consultation and eventual AI legislation | Rejection is a “stunning rebuke” and “more process and nonsense”, says Baroness.
13 June 2025
13 June 2025
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Patents
The CJEU’s decision provides another avenue to reap the known benefits of European courts, explain Bas Berghuis van Woortman and Ben Pleune.
Patents
Two years since the UPC opened its doors, various developments might influence the UK government to reassess its position, write Amanda Ebbutt and Paul England of Taylor Wessing.
Future of IP
Businesses should dig into their IP portfolios for anything that could be re-deployed in the energy transition—or even look at old tech for R&D inspiration, says John Johnston of HGF.
Copyright
Public policies such as the NO FAKES Act should be the backbone of a system that supports—not exploits—musicians, argues Frank Cullen of the Council for Innovation Promotion.
Patents
Major amendments to the Harare Protocol by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization represent a pivotal shift in how regional IP rights are pursued and maintained, explains Inês Sequeira of Inventa.
Future of IP
With the regime affecting UK exports to the EEA set to continue, Charlotte Peach of Taylor Wessing explores some of the practical implications for businesses.
Trademarks
India is bucking the global trend in IP filings and is well placed in key innovation areas, say Ashwin Julka and Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar.
Trademarks
A dupe is, by definition, a copy—and a deception. But could it also erase the original mark? Johanna Gibson of Queen Mary University explores the implications of post-sale confusion.
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Careers
11 June 2025 Maria Anderson and Mauricio Uribe, who helped found Knobbe Martens’ Seattle office, bring "highly sophisticated" tech licensing, patent and trademark expertise.
AI
10 June 2025 The picture library pulled no punches on day one of the trial, describing the defendant as "tech geeks so excited about AI" they ignored copyright law, reports Marisa Woutersen from the court.
AI
9 June 2025 Ministers are planning a ‘comprehensive’ bill that will include copyright rules for AI companies but won’t be ready until next summer, according to reports | UK High Court hearing case between Getty Images and Stability AI with significant implications for UK law | House of Lords will vote again on forcing AI companies to disclose training data info.
Trademarks
9 June 2025 Robust enforcement, cross-border challenges, and safeguarding a world-famous tipple—it’s all in a day’s work for Marie-Anne Humbert-Genand of Champagne France. She sits down with WIPR to explore the complexities of protecting an iconic name.
Careers
9 June 2025 Firm adds highly experienced partner to trademark team, which saw a significant increase in work last year and was ranked ‘Outstanding’ in WIPR’s UK Trademarks Rankings.
Artificial Intelligence
6 June 2025 It is not hyperbole to say the UK hearing comes at a seminal moment for copyright holders, tech companies, and the country’s AI ambitions, writes Marisa Woutersen.
Unified Patent Court
6 June 2025 Hearing concludes in wireless tech case concerning portable chargers | Recent parallel proceedings saw Belkin hit with penalty fine over late filing of accounts | Upcoming decision will mark closure of case, though Philips has filed new action over more recent products.
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