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The Impact Of UKIPO Examination Guidance For CIIs On Inventive Step Assessment
The UK Intellectual Property Office has released new guidance for examining patent applications involving computer-implemented inventions and AI, marking a significant shift away from the longstanding Aerotel test. This change aligns UK patent examination more closely with European Patent Office practices while maintaining distinct differences in how inventive step is assessed, potentially impacting how technical contributions are evaluated for AI and software inventions.
United Kingdom IP
KL
Keltie LLP
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Practical Implications Of The New CII Guidelines For Applicants
The UK Intellectual Property Office has released new guidance on examining computer-implemented inventions, including AI patents, marking a significant shift from its previously strict stance. The updated approach promises to better align with European Patent Office practices and offers applicants the opportunity to have existing excluded subject matter objections re-examined. This development opens new possibilities for patent applicants navigating the complex landscape of software and AI-related intellect
United Kingdom IP
KL
Keltie LLP
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Highlights And Implications Of The UK Corporate Plan For The UKIPO
The UK Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2026-2027 outlines a transformative agenda centered on digital modernisation, AI integration, and enhanced accessibility for innovators and businesses. As the final year of a multi-year strategy, the plan addresses critical challenges including system-wide digital transformation, AI policy development for copyright, and expanded support for SMEs seeking to leverage IP assets. What opportunities and transitional complexities will practitioners and rights hol
United Kingdom IP
FH
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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The Bravest Rebrand May Be Admitting Your Old Brand Was Better
PageGroup's decision to rebrand back to Michael Page plc after years under a corporate umbrella identity raises fundamental questions about brand strategy and trade mark value. When customers organise brands differently than companies organise themselves, should businesses prioritise market recognition over corporate structure? This analysis examines what makes a rebrand strategically sound versus merely novel.
United Kingdom IP
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Marks & Clerk
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Trade Secrets

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Imaging Orders In UK Employment Disputes: Protecting High-value Confidential Information And Intellectual Property
When key employees with access to proprietary technology and trade secrets depart for competitors, employers face significant risks of confidential information misappropriation. The recent case of Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd v Ngoma demonstrates how imaging orders can preserve critical evidence from devices and cloud accounts, while also revealing the careful balance courts strike between protecting legitimate business interests and respecting employee rights during the disclosure process.
United Kingdom Employment
AO
A&O Shearman
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The Impact Of UKIPO Examination Guidance For CIIs On Inventive Step Assessment
The UK Intellectual Property Office has released new guidance for examining patent applications involving computer-implemented inventions and AI, marking a significant shift away from the longstanding Aerotel test. This change aligns UK patent examination more closely with European Patent Office practices while maintaining distinct differences in how inventive step is assessed, potentially impacting how technical contributions are evaluated for AI and software inventions.
United Kingdom IP
KL
Keltie LLP
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Practical Implications Of The New CII Guidelines For Applicants
The UK Intellectual Property Office has released new guidance on examining computer-implemented inventions, including AI patents, marking a significant shift from its previously strict stance. The updated approach promises to better align with European Patent Office practices and offers applicants the opportunity to have existing excluded subject matter objections re-examined. This development opens new possibilities for patent applicants navigating the complex landscape of software and AI-related intellect
United Kingdom IP
KL
Keltie LLP
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Highlights And Implications Of The UK Corporate Plan For The UKIPO
The UK Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2026-2027 outlines a transformative agenda centered on digital modernisation, AI integration, and enhanced accessibility for innovators and businesses. As the final year of a multi-year strategy, the plan addresses critical challenges including system-wide digital transformation, AI policy development for copyright, and expanded support for SMEs seeking to leverage IP assets. What opportunities and transitional complexities will practitioners and rights hol
United Kingdom IP
FH
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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When The Product Is The Brand: IP Due Diligence Lessons From Crocs’ EU Design Defeat
The EU General Court's decision in Crocs Inc v EUIPO reveals how even globally iconic product designs can be invalidated for lack of individual character, demonstrating that commercial success alone cannot protect intellectual property rights. This case highlights the critical need for product-as-brand businesses to implement staged IP strategies that evolve from design rights at launch to trade mark protection as brand recognition develops.
United Kingdom IP
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Macfarlanes LLP
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