知识产权洞察 单一专利和统一专利法院 28th July 2022 单一专利（UP）和统一专利法院（UPC）预计将于 2023 年初开始生效。本新闻简报对 UP 和 UPC 体系作了解释，并对专利所有者和申请人在该体系生效之前需要考虑的事项作了探究。
Is AI Patent Infringement Detectable? One of the things that is on our clients’ minds when filing patents is whether the invention is detectable – after all, a patent is of limited use if you can’t detect infringement. Visit UK site
Facts and Figures: Patents, Trade Marks, Designs and Hearings: 2021 On 20 July 2022, the IPO published its annual report on intellectual property registered rights during 2021. On the patent side, the number of applications filed at the IPO in 2021 (filed directly or via PCT applications) has fallen – in keeping with the overall trend over the last 10 years. Visit UK site
Sand-tastic Beach Themed Inventions It’s August, which means summer is in full swing. I know what you’re thinking, summer in Britain, it’s basically non-existent right? Barely even worth talking about? Well, for those of you lucky enough to be flocking abroad to hit the beach, or for those of you making the most of the few rays of sunshine that may pop out from behind the British clouds, we have got you covered, with a range of inventions to upgrade your beach day. Visit UK site
By Design: Where to File First? When applying to register a design, most applicants will eventually want to secure protection in many places around the world. However, it is typical to begin with a single application in one country or region, and follow up with a broader family of corresponding applications near the end of the six-month priority period to defer these costs. Visit UK site
Drafting Materials Related Applications Involving AI: Considerations for Success at the EPO The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in materials science is rapidly growing. AI can be useful across a range of technical areas in the field, such as: screening databases of known materials; materials modelling; materials design; and the prediction of properties of materials. Visit UK site
HLK Named as One of the Most Recommended International IP Agencies by China IP Magazine The award is testament to our in-house team of Asia Experts, led by Daniel Chew, who have extensive experience working with Asian clients to develop and protect their Intellectual Property in Europe. Visit UK site
