Rachel Free is a partner, patent attorney and UPC representative at CMS
2 March 2026FeaturesPatentsRachel Free

Emotional Perception: What next for patent holders?

After an overwhelmingly positive Supreme Court ruling for companies working in AI, Rachel Free of CMS outlines the necessary practical steps for patent holders—including enforcement of the ‘black box’ tech, the ruling’s influence on the UPC, and how to manage related applications.

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