In this white paper we share some of the critical IP-related issues we've uncovered whilst working with investors. We also highlight how robust, detailed and highly focused IP due diligence can ensure you have everything you need to make the most informed investment decisions.
As a university student or academic you might be vaguely aware of IP as a concept but still wonder “Why is IP important?” and “Where do I start with my IP strategy?”. Our guide takes you through five facets of IP that are particularly important for businesses relying on university-originating IP.
Now more than ever, luxury brands should be engaging with social media platforms and online marketplaces using their commercial muscle to seek collaborations to share the expense and effort of policing and protecting their most valuable assets.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the securing of £9.7 billion of funding before claiming “the UK will become the Klondike of carbon capture and storage” as long as the private sector is prepared to play a “pivotal role” in the fight against climate change.
A referral has now been made to the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal asking it to clarify the law concerning the doctrine of ‘plausibility’ and the use of post-filed data to support inventive step.
Potter Clarkson has once again been recognised as a top tier operator in the latest Legal 500 survey, which bills itself as the clients’ guide to the best law firms, attorneys and solicitors.
Potter Clarkson has moved to larger premises in London following year-on-year revenue growth of 33%, a raft of stellar hires and an increase in big-ticket client work.
Given the level of greenhouse gases in the air, can carbon capture move fast enough to make a real difference to the environment?
You may have seen my recent article explaining how some aspects of vertical farming will require particular attention, and some resourceful patent claiming approaches, when initiating an intellectual property protection programme in this technical area. In this second post I look at some real-world updates, to convey some further, practical advice on protection approaches.
The UK government’s National AI Strategy, launched on 22 September 2021, sets out a 10-year plan to make the UK a global AI superpower.
The advent of vertical farming may cause something of a re-think of some aspects of intellectual property infringement.
After many twists and turns over more than four decades, the implementation of a so-called “Unitary Patent Package”, i.e. the establishment of a Unitary Patent and a Unified Patent Court (UPC), now seems close to coming to fruition.
Our specialist UPC team hopes the following frequently asked questions will provide insight into the proposed Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court landscape.
Last week, Peter Finnie, Nick McDonald and Mark Nichols hosted a webinar on 10 Tips for Implementing AI and IP in to Your Business. They discussed key considerations for businesses around the development and protection of AI solutions, obtaining and using input data and protecting AI outputs.