New UKIPO Guidance Published: Examining Patent Applications Relating to AI Inventions The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) recently published their Enhanced Guidance for examining patent applications relating to artificial intelligence (AI) inventions, informed by wide ranging consultations that have taken place over the last 18 months. Although this guidance cannot change the underlying laws regarding exclusions to patentability, or how these laws are interpreted by the courts, the guidance should provide clarity on how the law is applied through generic explanation and specific examples of how the law applies to AI-related inventions. Visit UK site
HLK Recommended by The Legal 500 in 2023 Edition We are delighted to share that HLK has been once again recommended by The Legal 500 in numerous Intellectual Property categories, subsequently acknowledging HLK’s strong international reputation for top quality advice across a wide range of technologies and industry sectors. Visit UK site
Magic Disclosure: How to Make Prior Art Disappear In determining whether an invention claimed in a patent application is new and inventive, the European Patent Office (EPO) can reference any information made available to the public prior to the filing date of the patent application. As one would imagine, the pool of information at the EPO’s disposal is vast and includes any information made available through written or oral description. Visit UK site
New Addition to Materials Team Our cross-disciplinary Materials team continues to grow with the recent arrival of new associate Harriet Crawford. Visit UK site
Queen Elizabeth II We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen and join the UK and Commonwealth in offering our condolences to The Royal Family at this sad time. Visit UK site
Could Your Invention Win the £1 Million Earthshot Prize? Every year from 2021 to 2030, the Earthshot Prize will launch a global search for innovative solutions to the climate crisis. The Earthshot Prize objectives are split into five key categories, with a winner being awarded for each category. Visit UK site
