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UK Supreme Court reshapes the approach to patentability of AI inventions, and beyond

The UK Supreme Court has handed down its much anticipated decision in Emotional Perception AI Limited v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. The decision changes how patent applications and granted patents relating to artificial neural networks (ANNs), AI, and computer implemented inventions (as well as other categories) are to be assessed.

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AI and copyright: House of Lords Committee sets out 'licensing-first' approach

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has published a report on AI, copyright and the creative industries, unequivocally recommending that the Government rule out a commercial text and data mining exception with rightsholder opt-out, and instead adopt a 'licensing-first' approach that provides a framework for both the creative industries and the AI sector to thrive.

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AI & liability - does English law need to change?

In January 2026, the UKJT (an "industry-led initiative, tasked with promoting the use of English law and UK's jurisdictions for technology and digital innovation") published a draft Legal Statement on "Liability for AI Harms Under English Private Law". This Legal Statement forms the basis for a public consultation on how English law can, and should, impose liability for losses caused by the use of AI.

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Anti-suit injunctions, jurisdiction, comity and mischief: Amazon v Interdigital

The UK Patents Court has confirmed its jurisdiction to determine global RAND licence terms in Amazon v InterDigital, rejecting a wide-ranging challenge from InterDigital. The judgment also clarifies the limits of foreign anti-suit injunctions and the role of comity in multi-jurisdictional SEP disputes.

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The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025: Digital asset ownership

We recently opened new offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, strengthening how we support clients whose business, capital and family interests span the Middle East. We also took an important step in Hong Kong, establishing our own local law practice while continuing our longstanding association with Karas So LLP - creating even more opportunities for connected growth across Asia.

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