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AI

‘Any copying was done by Getty lawyers’: Stability AI hits back

Stability claimed Getty’s legal team was cherry-picking outputs after “hammering away at the model” to create infringing evidence, finds Marisa Woutersen from the courtroom.   11 June 2025

Patents

Vidal: Stewart’s ruling steers IPR process ‘dangerously off course’

Recent decision by acting USPTO director Coke Morgan Stewart has “damaging” consequences, argues Vidal | Stewart kickstarts campaign of implied criticism of predecessor’s record.   11 June 2025

Patents

BSH v Electrolux: A US perspective on cross-border patent enforcement

The CJEU’s decision provides another avenue to reap the known benefits of European courts, explain Bas Berghuis van Woortman and Ben Pleune.   11 June 2025

Careers

Davis Wright Tremaine adds founding duo from Knobbe Martens

Maria Anderson and Mauricio Uribe, who helped found Knobbe Martens’ Seattle office, bring "highly sophisticated" tech licensing, patent and trademark expertise.   11 June 2025

AI

Getty slams Stability’s ‘distorted AI rubbish’ in opening arguments

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.   10 June 2025

AI

UK delays AI bill at pivotal moment as High Court hears Getty case

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

Champagne France counsel: ‘Protection is part of our DNA’

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

D Young & Co appoints London rival’s former head of brand protection

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

Three reasons why the UK should reconsider joining the UPC

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

Getty v Stability AI: High stakes at the High Court

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

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