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Diversity
A career in STEM and IP felt like a natural fit for Gillian Taylor from Reddie & Grose, until she realised that, as a woman, she was part of a small minority in the patent profession. 15 April 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Patlytics closed a seed round led by Gradient Ventures | Lawyers among group of investors | Software automates aspects of the patent process. 15 April 2024
Careers
New director has co-led firm’s substantial trademarks and business law practice groups | Network acquired Quebec-based firm in 2023, establishing Canada as the largest region for the group. 15 April 2024
Patents
Ericsson’s triumph at the Delhi High Court was not only an unusual case, it has set a precedent for more standard-essential patent litigation in India. Lead counsel for the smartphone manufacturer, Saya Choudhary Kapur of Singh & Singh, tells us more. 12 April 2024
Patents
An Illinois federal jury ruled in favour of a Chicago-based software company, finding Amazon Web Services infringed its patented cloud storage technology | Ruling will help plaintiff secure a payout should Amazon seek a deal, says lawyer. 12 April 2024
Patents
Lawyers tell WIPR that “pro-transparency” decision still leaves “open questions” | Ruling doesn’t open the door to wide ranging requests for access to documents while legal proceedings are ongoing | Reaction from Freshfields, Powell Gilbert, Mathys & Squire. 11 April 2024
Copyright
New bill introduced to Congress would require full disclosure from companies ahead of generative AI models being released | USPTO also publishes further guidance on AI use in IP proceedings before the office. 11 April 2024
Diversity
Expansive research project set to culminate in blueprint guidelines for gender parity in the legal profession by 2030. 11 April 2024
Diversity
There are still challenges facing LGBTQ+ lawyers internationally—64 countries worldwide have enacted anti-gay laws and bias persists in many more. The issue merits a proper discussion, says Darren Smyth of EIP and IP Out. 11 April 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Report highlights the concerns over creatives' incomes, royalty rates, and ‘gaps’ in the UK copyright regime | ‘Smart Fund’ proposal would see tech firms pay small fee from device sales | MPs stress need for enforceable mechanisms of remuneration and new copyright rules if necessary | Lack of a private copying scheme is ‘preventing’ creators from receiving payments from the UK and abroad. 10 April 2024
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