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AI
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. 9 June 2025
Trademarks
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. 9 June 2025
Careers
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. 9 June 2025
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. 9 June 2025
Artificial Intelligence
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. 6 June 2025
Unified Patent Court
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. 6 June 2025
Careers
New hire brings 18 years of trademark experience in IP and is the latest high-profile departure from law firm Stobbs. 6 June 2025
Trade secrets
Companies face increasingly complex decisions over what IP to use, particularly when collaborating. Muireann Bolger hears the dos and don’ts of protection from senior counsel. 6 June 2025
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. 6 June 2025
AI
AI assistant Humphrey uses models from companies facing major copyright lawsuits | Concerns rise over government’s commercial ties and transparency | Fairly Trained CEO highlights potential conflicts in regulatory decisions. 4 June 2025
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