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STL Secures Final Victory at EPO, Revokes Fujikura’s European Patent in Optical Connectivity Dispute
AI & IPEurope

STL Secures Final Victory at EPO, Revokes Fujikura’s European Patent in Optical Connectivity Dispute

European Patent Office’s Technical Board of Appeal issues binding ruling favoring STL, reinforcing its IP dominance in AI-driven digital infrastructure markets

STL has won a decisive patent dispute against Fujikura Ltd. after the European Patent Office’s Technical Board of Appeal revoked Fujikura’s European Patent EP 3796060 in full. The ruling, issued on June 24, 2026, settles the UK patent conflict in STL’s favor and strengthens its intellectual property position across Eu…

Monday, July 13, 2026
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U.S. Issues Global Alert Accusing Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek of Intellectual Property Theft
AI & IPUSA

U.S. Issues Global Alert Accusing Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek of Intellectual Property Theft

Washington warns international partners about unauthorized use of American AI models by Chinese firms amid rising tech tensions

The U.S. State Department has circulated a diplomatic cable urging global officials to caution foreign counterparts regarding Chinese companies, including AI startup DeepSeek, allegedly engaging in unauthorized extraction and replication of U.S. artificial intelligence models. The warning highlights risks associated w…

Saturday, April 25, 2026
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UK High Court Rules Stable Diffusion AI Model Does Not Infringe Getty Images’ Copyrights
AI & IPUK

UK High Court Rules Stable Diffusion AI Model Does Not Infringe Getty Images’ Copyrights

Court finds AI model’s parameters do not constitute copies of copyrighted photographs used in training

In a landmark ruling, the High Court of England and Wales held that Stability AI’s Stable Diffusion model does not infringe Getty Images’ copyrights. The court determined that the AI model does not store or contain copies of copyrighted images used during training, rejecting claims that the model weights themselves am…

Friday, March 13, 2026
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UK Supreme Court to Deliver Landmark Rulings on AI Patents and Dairy Trademarks
AI & IPUK

UK Supreme Court to Deliver Landmark Rulings on AI Patents and Dairy Trademarks

Next week’s judgments will address pivotal issues in artificial intelligence patentability and trademark protection for dairy products in the UK

The UK Supreme Court is poised to issue significant decisions impacting intellectual property law, focusing on the patentability of AI-related inventions and the scope of trademark rights in the dairy sector. These rulings are expected to clarify legal standards and influence future IP litigation and practice in the U…

Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Saudi Arabia and UAE Aim to Build AI Chip Design Hubs Amid Global Tech Rivalries
AI & IPMiddle East

Saudi Arabia and UAE Aim to Build AI Chip Design Hubs Amid Global Tech Rivalries

Gulf states seek to leverage energy resources and strategic investments to develop homegrown AI capabilities, navigating geopolitical chip restrictions and talent shortages

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are positioning themselves as emerging artificial intelligence hubs by focusing on chip design and data infrastructure. Despite challenges such as US export controls and limited local talent, the Gulf nations are investing billions and courting global AI leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman and So…

Saturday, March 23, 2024
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