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Real estate

The future of the construction industry: offsite construction, next-generation connectivity and artificial intelligence

In this Sector note, Osborne Clarke LLP discuss how new and emerging technologies (such as next general connectivity and artificial

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Patents Court upholds validity of second medical use patent for glaucoma treatment

This decision shows the court assessing patentability in a real-world practical context, recognising the uncertainties of R&D that only later

Intellectual property

EPO Decision G1/19 on patenting computer simulations

In its decision of 10 March 2021, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) of the European Patent Office (EPO) ruled

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

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

Decarbonisation

Can gene-editing help solve the energy crisis?

What role can biofuels play in fighting climate change and can CRISPR sequencing technology help it reach its potential?

Energy and Energy Transition

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?