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As John Squires makes the bold move to allow patentability of an AI-related invention in Ex parte Desjardins, experts broadly welcome the decision—but encourage some caution, discovers Sarah Speight.
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Silicon Valley and the R&D corridors of Europe are not the only places where bright ideas begin—it’s time to invest seriously in African science, design, and engineering, writes Miguel Bibe of Inventa.
As the nation prepares for its EU Council presidency, Denmark’s proposed new deepfake law to protect people’s face, likeness and voice may influence future European AI policies, write Nick Redfearn of Rouse, and Monika Colak of aera IP.
Courts in China are increasingly rejecting ‘algorithmic neutrality’ as a defence in AI cases—and businesses need to adapt, say Xiaojun Guo and Hongxia Wu of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
With twice as many AI companies as any other EU country, the UK is leading the field but a smart, steady strategy is key to staying ahead, says Selina Hinchliffe of Shakespeare Martineau.
Stephen Thaler’s next DABUS hearing at the UK High Court puts the inventorship test on trial. Thaler's counsel Ryan Abbott brings us up to date on the issues at the heart of this seminal case.
Two pivotal rulings regarding the use of copyrighted works to train genAI models may reshape the legal landscape for developers, rights holders, and AI platforms, writes Michael Graif of Brown Rudnick.
Nigeria lacks AI-specific laws but hopes to become a leader in the space through a new regulatory framework, says Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa.
It has taken 15 years to warm the pot, but with the AI opt-out plan, EU rightsholders are finally cooked, comments Kurt Van Damme of a Belgian copyright collecting society.
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Tech giant succeeds in having claims over certain AI models dismissed, but will have to deal with litigation over six products and a separate antitrust suit from Rolling Stone publisher.
As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become more embedded in trademark practice, a recent case shows just how badly things can go wrong.
Clients are increasingly seeking quick, tailored advice on adopting AI, says the firm, but can it offer what rivals can’t? Sarah Speight talks to three of the practice's members.
Technology, data, and global perspectives are shaking up intellectual property—and AIPPI is at the centre of the conversation. Ahead of the 2025 World Congress in Japan, the association's president explains how it is tackling the challenges.
Plaintiffs in lawsuit against tech giant are ‘attempting to use same playbook’ as Anthropic case, according to law professor.
Wales’ first MP of ethnic minority background brings tech knowledge and expertise to the IP office, which is carrying out two pivotal consultations.
If approved, the milestone deal will become the largest copyright recovery ever recorded—but is strictly related to pirated, not copyrighted, material in training data.
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