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UK Supreme Court Overhauls Patent Law Framework for AI and Neural Networks
Patents

UK Supreme Court Overhauls Patent Law Framework for AI and Neural Networks

The UK Supreme Court has delivered a pivotal judgment in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, reshaping the legal approach to AI-based patent applications. The ruling discards the longstanding Aerotel test in favor of the European Patent Office’s framework, clarifies t…

Monday, June 22, 2026
ASX Innovators Poised to Capitalize on AI, Space, and Defence Megatrends This Decade
Licensing

ASX Innovators Poised to Capitalize on AI, Space, and Defence Megatrends This Decade

As artificial intelligence and space economies expand rapidly, select Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) companies offer unique exposure to these transformative sectors. Weebit Nano leads in semiconductor intellectual property with its ReRAM technology, BrainChip advances neuromorphic edge computing, and Electro Opt…

Sunday, June 21, 2026
Shift in Intellectual Property Litigation Reflects Growing Role of AI and E-Commerce
Patents

Shift in Intellectual Property Litigation Reflects Growing Role of AI and E-Commerce

Intellectual property litigation has evolved from a patent-centric landscape to a more balanced distribution across patents, trademarks, and copyrights. A recent report attributes this shift to the rise of artificial intelligence and e-commerce technologies, which have introduced new legal challenges and broadened the…

Friday, June 19, 2026
UK Intellectual Property Office Issues Patent Journal Special Notices 7152
Patents

UK Intellectual Property Office Issues Patent Journal Special Notices 7152

The UK Intellectual Property Office has published Patent Journal special notices number 7152, featuring key announcements related to Intellectual Property policy and recent additions to the British Library. These notices aim to inform stakeholders about ongoing developments and resources in the IP sector.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Moderna Seeks Immunity in Arbutus Dispute; March Sees Major Patent Deals; Trump Announces ITC Appointments; UPC Clarifies Long-Arm Jurisdiction; SCOTUS Rules on Hikma Skinny Label Case
Patents

Moderna Seeks Immunity in Arbutus Dispute; March Sees Major Patent Deals; Trump Announces ITC Appointments; UPC Clarifies Long-Arm Jurisdiction; SCOTUS Rules on Hikma Skinny Label Case

This week’s IP digest highlights Moderna’s pursuit of immunity in its dispute with Arbutus, significant patent transactions involving Samsung, Panasonic, and others, and President Trump’s announcement of three new ITC commissioners. The Unified Patent Court’s Court of Appeal issued important guidance on long-arm juris…

Sunday, June 7, 2026
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