An AI system cannot be named as the inventor in a UK patent application – the inventor(s) must be human. Technical developments created by AI cannot be ‘inventions’ within the meaning of UK patent legislation. UK patent...more
Now that some time has passed since the Brexit vote, some of the ways in which the vote is likely to impact British patent law are becoming clearer. Here is a quick summary of some of the primary concerns....more
Pharmaceutical and agricultural companies in particular should consider the effect of Brexit on their European patent portfolios. Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) are governed by EU regulations and are thus...more