Technology

Innovation from crisis - Part 2

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Innovation from crisis - Part 2

We have seen that patenting activity naturally levels during crises which affect subsistence or economy, though against a background of robust long-term growth.

Essential guidance on patenting software-based inventions at the EPO - Part 2

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Essential guidance on patenting software-based inventions at the EPO - Part 2

Following on from our analysis of T 697/17 and the guidance to consider when drafting a new software related application, we analyse recent decision T 1749/14 and outline what steps you should take to...

AI Diagnostics & Digital Healthcare

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AI Diagnostics & Digital Healthcare

The human brain is a biological marvel with an enormous amount of raw processing power.

EPO refuses to name machine as legal inventor

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EPO refuses to name machine as legal inventor

The EPO has now issued its first-instance decision refusing the DABUS applications in which the applicant tried to specify DABUS, a computer program, as the inventor of two European patent application...

AI and drug discovery

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AI and drug discovery

Once upon a time, drug discovery was limited by the imagination of the scientists involved. But Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) is pushing the old boundaries of drug discovery in ...

Are you building a culture of innovation?

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Are you building a culture of innovation?

Creating a culture of innovation, being open to change and opportunity, and capitalising on new ideas can all act as catalysts for that change to happen. The groundwork needs to be laid and those who ...

Capturing innovation: A snapshot of the magic mix

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Capturing innovation: A snapshot of the magic mix

In our article Innovation Capture 101, we show how mastering the basics of invention capture can help organisations achieve competitive advantage and long-term business success. The practical tips dis...

“The UK Patents Act leaves no doubt that an inventor is a person…”

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“The UK Patents Act leaves no doubt that an inventor is a person…”

Alex Korenberg, Partner & AI Expert, comments on the recent response from the UK patent office whether an AI can be named an inventor.

Prioritising the Priority Claim

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Prioritising the Priority Claim

The Board of Appeal (BoA) recently issued its preliminary comments in preparation for Oral Proceedings in, arguably, the most high profile appeal at the EPO in recent years (T 0844/18).

Innovation Capture 101

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Innovation Capture 101

How knowing the basics of innovation capture can lead to competitive advantage and long-term business success.

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