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Intellectual property

Patents Court offers guidance on use of doctrine of equivalents

Decision makes it clear that a patentee must consider their infringement position at an early stage in proceedings

Brexit

Brexit: The first 100 days

A truism: Brexit is a process, not an event. So, 100 days after the UK left the Single Market and

AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

Where next for intellectual property protection and artificial intelligence in the UK?

The government's recent response to views on the implications of AI for IP policy highlights the need to consider protections

Tech, Media and Comms

TMC Tax Focus | A shifting international tax landscape

Over the last few years there have been a raft of changes in the tax rules for companies that are

Retail and Consumer

New plans to cut waste and boost recycling announced in the UK

UK governments announce a shift towards a circular economy for UK packaging and drinks containers

Blockchain

UKJT consults on new Digital Dispute Resolution Rules for FinTechs

The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) has proposed a new, faster and more flexible approach to dispute resolution tailored for disputes

The Built Environment

How developing 'data consciousness' can drive value in the real estate sector

Can data deliver greater transparency and create value for the real estate sector? We report on discussions at a recent

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?

Digitalisation

UK National Security and Investment Bill | Fewer tech transactions to be caught under revised scope of rules

The government has revised the planned scope of new controls on investment into certain UK industries.

Digitalisation

FCA publishes analysis of risks and impact of new technology

The FCA has found that legacy technology is slowing down implementation of essential digital upgrades in the Financial Services sector

IT and data

Age Appropriate Design Code boosts protection of children's data

Broadly applicable ICO code presents a significant practical challenge to online services and is unlikely to be just 'one of