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EU Digital Omnibus Proposals To Reform Data And AI Laws – The Official Version

On 19 November, the EU published its "Digital Omnibus", meaning its proposals to reform data and AI laws, which are made within a broader context of simplification and with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness...

European Union Privacy

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Addleshaw Goddard

Practical Q&A | Software Protection Under The New Patent Law

Featuring three essential Q&As on trade secret applicability, overseas filing strategies, and protection of innovative business models.

United Kingdom IP

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Rouse

A Guide To IP Audits – What Are They And Does Your Startup Need One?

An IP Audit is a process which looks at the material IP owned and used by your startup. Most businesses will only carry out an IP Audit in preparation for a funding round or an exit, but the best time to start your IP Audit is at an early stage.

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

UK Court Of Appeal Clarifies Redaction Test In Optis V Apple FRAND Licensing Dispute

Victory for InterDigital, Nokia, Huawei, Google, Qualcomm and LG in Optis v Apple standard essential patent (SEP) and fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) dispute

United Kingdom Litigation

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Gowling WLG

Protecting Digital Health Innovation In The AI Revolution

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

The EU Data Act Has Taken Effect: Focus On Automotive And Cloud Providers

European Union IP

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Mayer Brown

Confidential Information And Trade Secrets: The CoA Provides Direction On What Is Protected In UK FRAND Proceedings

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Protecting AI With IP: Comparing Approaches Taken In The US And UK

United Kingdom IP

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Mayer Brown

The EU Data Act: What's It For And What Do I Have To Do?

European Union Privacy

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Lewis Silkin

How To Protect Your IP - Part 2

United Kingdom IP

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Burness Paull

The Recipe For Success: How Food Science Innovators Can Use IP To Retain Their Competitive Edge

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Boult Wade Tennant

Top Secret: Coca-Cola's IP Legacy

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

AI Legal Watch: July 2

United Kingdom Technology

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Baker Botts LLP

M&C In The News - From Trend To Target: Protecting Start-ups From Copycats

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Designing With Nature: Planning Approaches To Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

ECCTA Explained: Global Reach Of The UK's Economic Crime And Corporate Transparency Act (Video)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Jones Day

Navigating Employment Investigations: What Are The Key Steps? (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Mayer Brown

Navigating FX Hedging In 2025: Strategies For A Turbulent Market

United Kingdom Finance

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AlixPartners

Major ILR Changes Incoming – A Moment Of Unprecedented Shift

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Beyond The Headlines: DeepSeek And The Ongoing Legal Risks Of Open-Source AI

As AI adoption accelerates across Asia following the launch of DeepSeek, a growing number of AI developers are continuing to turn to open-source models...

United Kingdom Technology

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Withers LLP

UPC: No Need To Hear Court Appointed Expert Or Bailiff As Witness, Written Reports On Seizure Provide Sufficient Evidence

The UPCs' Paris Local Division had granted an ex-parte seizure order to C-KORE Systems Limited (Claimant) against Novawell (Defendant) on 14th November 2023.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Protecting Trade Secrets In The Age Of AI: Lessons Learnt From The Theft Of Google Trade Secrets

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the protection of trade secrets has become more critical than ever. A recent high-profile case involving the theft of Google trade secrets...

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Building An Exitable Company

When it comes to protecting intellectual property (IP), there are always "miles to go before you can sleep."

United Kingdom Commercial

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IR Global

Setting Your IP Strategy – Part I: Prioritisation Of IP In AI

United Kingdom IP

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Keltie LLP

Trade Secrets: The Value In Enforcement

United Kingdom IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

GlobalFoundries and IBM settle Their Legal Battle Over Trade Secrets And Breach Of Contract

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Watch Now: Setting Your IP Strategy For 2025 – Strategic Patent And Trade Secret Portfolio Development (Video)

United Kingdom IP

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Keltie LLP

Trade Secret Management In The Digital Decade

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Rouse

What Constitutes "Meaningful Information" About Automated Decision-Making?

United Kingdom Privacy

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Fieldfisher

The IP Lawyer's Cheat Sheet: Lucy Johnson On Innovation, Legislation, And Strategy

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Do I Need A Non-Compete Obligation?

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Green Tech Intellectual Property 101 Guide

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

Cost-Conscious IP Solutions For MedTech And Digital Health AI Innovators

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

The IP Lawyer's Cheat Sheet: Lucy Johnson On Innovation, Legislation, And Strategy

Lucy Johnson, COO of HGF, discusses the evolving IP landscape, highlighting AI's role in enhancing strategies, combating bad actors, adapting to global regulations, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration for innovation.

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Do I Need A Non-Compete Obligation?

Non-compete clauses, restricting parties from competing with a business, can protect legitimate interests if they are reasonable and not overly restrictive. Under English law, enforceability depends on necessity, scope, and public interest.

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Green Tech Intellectual Property 101 Guide

Boult's guide provides an essential overview of intellectual property (IP) for green technology professionals, detailing IP types, strategic protection, funding, and Boult's support for IP management in green tech innovation.

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

Cost-Conscious IP Solutions For MedTech And Digital Health AI Innovators

In the fast-evolving MedTech sector with the ever increasing prevalence of digital health solutions, artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly common role in innovation...

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

Summary Of Confidentiality Orders Granted By The UPC

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

The Ecodesign For Sustainable Products Regulation And Potential Impacts On IPRs

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), effective July 18, 2024, replaces the Ecodesign Directive, expanding requirements to a broader range of products. It emphasizes sustainability in design, materials, and manufacturing, impacting IP strategies and compliance. Companies must adapt IP approaches, focusing on sustainable designs and materials, and address new disclosure and labeling obligations. Enforcement will involve both administrative and private actions, with key milesto

United Kingdom Environment

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Rouse

Stamping Out The Counterfeits At Royal Mail

Royal Mail has enhanced its app to verify barcoded stamps, combating counterfeit stamps more effectively. This functionality might face patentability challenges in Europe and the UK, but its commercial value suggests potential patent pursuit. Businesses should consider patent or trade secret protection for such innovations.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Sustainable Consumer Goods And IP

IP is crucial for advancing sustainable consumer goods, with patents driving innovations, trademarks enhancing brand trust, and trade secrets protecting unique eco-friendly processes. Proper use of IP supports market growth and combats greenwashing.

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

IP Ingredients, Part 15: How And When To Use Trade Secrets To Protect Your Food Or Drink Innovations

Some of the food and drink industry's most successful products are protected as trade secrets: the recipes for Coca Cola, Heinz ketchup and Krispy Kreme donuts to name just a few.

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

How Can Trade Secrets Be Used To Better Protect Cleantech Innovation?

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

UPC: Limiting Disclosure Of Sensitive Information To Legal Teams Is Possible

United Kingdom Litigation

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Marks & Clerk

More Than Just 'Patent Protected': How Intellectual Property (IP) Can Fuel Collaboration And Growth

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

How Do You Protect Trade Secrets Against Departing Employees?

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

IP Ingredients, Part 9: Protecting A Food Or Drink Manufacturing Process

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

Agri-Informatics: Protecting Data Science Innovation In Agriculture

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

EU Data Act: New Rules On Data Sharing And Portability Of Cloud Services Now In Force

European Union Privacy

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Mayer Brown

Parallel Imports, A Global Phenomenon, And A Very Grey Area Regarding International Trade

United Kingdom International

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IR Global

Confidentiality As Currency: Protecting And Leveraging Trade Secrets In Biotech

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Trade Secrets Can Supercharge Life Science Start-Ups, If Founders Know How To Use Them

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

The EU Data Act Has Come Into Force - Scoping The Impact For Data Holders

European Union Privacy

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Travers Smith LLP

What Rights Might Subsist In The AI Itself? How Can You Protect Those Rights?

United Kingdom Technology

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Potter Clarkson

Trade Secrets: Protection And Employee Risk

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Minimising Investment Risks With IP Due Diligence

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Maximising Start-Up Investment With Intellectual Property

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

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Watch Now: Setting Your IP Strategy For 2025 – Strategic Patent And Trade Secret Portfolio Development (Video)

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Keltie LLP

Managing Software And AI Inventions As IP (Video)

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Gowling WLG

IP Snacks: U-Blox Case Study

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Rouse

Trade Secret Enforcement In The United Kingdom (Video)

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Jones Day

Legal Issues Surrounding The Protection Of APIs (Video)

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Kemp IT Law

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