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Rock climbing: how to stop (patent) protection falling through the cracks

Rock climbers have devised clever ways to make their protection devices more reliable. A particularly interesting one is the “camming device”...

Why has patent infringement not been in the news about DeepSeek?

DeepSeek hit the news recently with its large language model (LLM), which has striking similarities to ChatGPT, the well-known Artificial Intelligence (AI) model developed by OpenAI. There has been a ...

Venture capital and intellectual property: Insights from the UK market

The UK’s venture capital (VC) landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, as recent trends and investment strategies highlight the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in securing funding...

UKIPO revises AI patent guidelines after Emotional Perception ruling

The UKIPO has once again updated its patent examination guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) inventions, representing a change of stance on AI patentability....

Strong arming jurisdiction: UPC asserts jurisdiction over non-UPC countries

UPC asserts its jurisdiction in infringement cases even where alleged infringement takes place in a non-UPC member state...

Teva fined €462.6 million for misuse of EPO patent system – EU Commission decision on case AT.40588

Analysis of the European Commission's decision to fine Teva Pharmaceutical Industries for abusing its dominant position relating to Copaxone...

A cloud on the horizon: will the SaaS model work for medical AI tools under future regulations?

Technology and practices in the healthcare field are increasingly being augmented by AI. As the use of AI tools in this field has developed, many developers have begun to distribute their tools under ...

Patent Law & Practice at a Glance – January 2025

UK update New PCT fee structure at the UKIPO from 1 January 2025 The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure will change on 1 January 2025. The announcement can be read here, and the summarise...

Investing in emerging technologies: the IP safety net

Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology, hold the promise of market disruption and have the potential for large growth, making them an attractive choice for many ...

Startup stories: Audoo

GJE works with start-up companies across many sectors both in the UK and worldwide. A common challenge in technology-based companies is knowing how to protect their innovation so that they can develop...