Artificial Intelligence

Meet the ‘fourth party’ in billion-dollar disputes
The tech is being used to crunch thousands of documents in billion-dollar mediations and emerging as a valuable party at the table, finds Muireann Bolger.

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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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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.
Agentic AI may reshape how studios design games and how players experience them, but can developers manage the risk of infringement when content is generated on the fly? Simon Hembt of Bird & Bird explores.
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Generative AI is shaking up the gaming industry, creating new opportunities and legal headaches for developers. At AIPPI’s World Congress 2025, experts warned that while AI speeds production, IP and liability challenges are multiplying, Marisa Woutersen reports.
Luxury brands face threats from superfakes, resale platforms, and upcycled goods but as LVMH’s Leo Longauer explains, recent court triumphs signal a tougher stance on enforcement. Muireann Bolger reports.
From trademark decisions to judicial writing, the IP community is embracing AI but questions loom about quality, precedents, and jurisdictional limits. Muireann Bolger reports from Marques’ annual meeting.
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