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Energy and Utilities

Battery technology advances are powering the rapid rise of electric vehicles

Patents filed, research and investment are undergoing sustained growth, which is reducing costs in an increasingly mature market

Intellectual property

Artificial intelligence raises new questions about purpose and scope of copyright

Could AI-generated works be eligible for protection by copyright or related rights?

Intellectual property

'Crown use' defence in patent infringement claims hinges on authorisation

Appellate-level analysis of rarely used defence limits up-front protection for suppliers of goods and services to government

Life Sciences and Healthcare

How life sciences companies can strengthen IP strategies through the use of trade secrets

When should trade secrets protection be relied upon and what practical steps can be taken to safeguard valuable confidential information?

Financial Services

Spring Budget 2021 | What tax measures can we expect to see?

An extension of tax support measures for business is possible but it is questionable whether now is the right time

Intellectual property

Judicial changes strengthen English Patents Court

Recent high-profile appointments and developments will bolster the UK's reputation as a forum for litigating complex patent disputes

Intellectual property

The European Court of Justice will again deal with FRAND licensing

In its decision of November 26, 2020 in the patent infringement action Nokia ./. Daimler the Düsseldorf Regional Court refers

Life Sciences and Healthcare

A new bag of tricks? Obvious if it could have been done before (says the Patents Court)

In order to establish obviousness for the purposes of a patent application, it is enough to show that the idea

Intellectual property

Illuminating insufficiency: the English Patents Court examines "Regeneron ranges"

In applying the insufficiency principles laid down in Regeneron, the High Court highlights some key considerations for patentees looking to

Intellectual property

How to instruct experts in patent cases correctly

The recent decision of Mr Justice Meade in Fisher & Paykel v Flexicare is yet another warning to patent practitioners