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Digitalisation

Sport looks to artificial intelligence to deliver competitive edge

As teams and coaches turn to AI data to enhance success, what are the legal challenges and what is on
Intellectual property

Closer look at EUIPO's study on AI's impact on the infringement and enforcement of copyright and designs

IP analysis: Robyn Trigg, Knowledge Lawyer at Osborne Clarke, discusses the European Union Intellectual Property Office's (EUIPO) study on the
Intellectual property

General Court confirms UK trade marks can still be asserted in EUIPO proceedings against EUTMs filed before Brexit

Earlier UK trade marks can be used in support of EUIPO proceedings if the EU application or registration under attack
Intellectual property

European Commission proposes harmonisation of patent law with unitary SPCs and single procedure for grant

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on its proposal to create a unitary supplementary protection certificate and/or
Intellectual property

Russia retaliates against sanctions by curtailing foreign owners' IP rights

Legislation has been passed allowing goods to be exempted from intellectual property protection and compulsory licensing without compensation
Intellectual property

Vagisil versus Vagisan and prefixes: takeaways for healthcare brand owners

Vagisan was found by the High Court to infringe the Vagisil trade mark and a proposed rebrand to 'Dr Wolff's
Banking and finance

Legal requirements for finfluencers - and why compliance is also important for fintechs

Influencers who inform their audience on the topic of investing are becoming increasingly popular. However, they are also monitored closely
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Government set to introduce new legislation to facilitate gene editing in plants

The UK wants genetic technologies used for agricultural innovation, but the commercial path and patent position remain unclear
Life Sciences and Healthcare

2021 Life Sciences Patent Case Review

The UK Patents court has had an active year – we review 18 of the principal cases for the sector
Intellectual property

Advertising with sustainability: What companies must legally observe with "sustainability claims" in order to avoid "greenwashing"

The trend towards sustainability among consumers is leading to more and more advertising claims relating to climate neutrality. Competitors and
Intellectual property

High Court provides clarity for brand owners on interpreting Brexit-related legislation

UK courts retain jurisdiction to grant pan-EU injunctions in EU trade mark cases pending at the end of the Brexit