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Neural networks ruling proves the UK is a top AI jurisdiction

Applicants deciding where to file for their AI inventions now need to seriously consider filing national GB applications. Mike Williams and Steven Pediani of Marks & Clerk explain why.   14 December 2023

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Ella Toone becomes first Lioness to launch TM protection for personal sports brand

Manchester United midfielder registers ‘ET7’ trademark for merchandise and football academy | Brand launched outside Old Trafford on a match day.   14 December 2023

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COP28 highlights IP’s role in climate change fight

Following the flagship event, the focus has sharpened on the relationship between IP and environmental sustainability, reports Marisa Woutersen from Dubai.   13 December 2023

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Meta ignored ‘Books3’ warning in AI training, say authors

Meta’s legal department had reservations about the legality of a database and “recommended” that Meta “avoid” it when training | First phase of Meta’s language model trained on database that allegedly contained thousands of pirated books.   13 December 2023

Patents

COP28: IP ‘crucial’ to green tech—and WTO must help

As COP28 comes to a close, Marisa Woutersen in Dubai speaks with Bassel El Turk of Rouse, who moderated a panel on sustainable innovation and IP at the event.   13 December 2023

Patents Channel

Meet the attorney behind 50% of UPC access requests

The UPC is under pressure over its transparency but one frustrated Freshfields partner is on a mission to ‘unjam’ access, finds Muireann Bolger.   12 December 2023

Patents

Husch Blackwell adds team of attorneys from boutique firm

The firm continues its expansion in Minneapolis with the addition of the team plus nearly 20 law clerks and business professionals | Development is part of the firm's broader expansion strategy, with over 100 attorneys added firmwide in 2023.   12 December 2023

Patents

Cisco cleared after lengthy $2.75bn patent tangle

Virginia court finds in favour of Cisco, citing insufficient evidence from Centripetal | Verdict refers to ‘unusual’ history of case, including controversy over Cisco shares owned by late judge’s wife.   12 December 2023

Trademarks Channel

Getting real about fakes: the high cost of counterfeit goods

The UK’s Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit is making a dent in the counterfeits trade, but businesses also need to be proactive, says Joanna Corbett-Simmons of Blake Morgan.   12 December 2023

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Military testing company granted rare fair use ruling over API software code

Astronics Test Systems is granted summary judgment on its fair use defence | Verdict carries significant implications for the use of API declaring code in US military programmes.   11 December 2023

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