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Artificial intelligence in clinical trial recruitment

Effective recruitment of patients remains one of the most significant hurdles to running a successful clinical trial. Issues with patient enrolment and retention are well-known as leading causes behind the termination and delay of trials globally.

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BSH v Electrolux: Implications of CJEU decision on cross-border patent litigation

The decision of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) in BSH v Electrolux marks a significant shift in the interpretation of the Brussels Regulation (recast) (Regulation) in so far as it allocates jurisdiction in disputes involving registered intellectual property rights. The ruling has implications for how patent infringement cases are handled across EU member states, particularly when the validity of the patent is challenged.

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UPC update: May 2025

In this edition, we report on some key developments including the Munich Local Division categorically aligning with the European Patent Office's 'problem-solution approach' to assessment of inventive step, through to the UPC Court of First Instance starting to apply, in earnest long-arm jurisdiction, following the Court of Justice's decision in BSH Hausgeräte v Electrolux.

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UK Government use of AI: Jon Baines for New Scientist

Senior Data Protection Specialist Jon Baines has been quoted in the New Scientist, in relation to a story about the widespread use of a civil service proprietary AI chatbot known as "Redbox". The journal reports that although thousands of civil servants are making use of the generative AI application, government departments say that they do not retain records of what prompts have been inputted.

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Mishcon de Reya appoints new Head of Technology Group

Mishcon de Reya has appointed partner Ashley Williams as the head of its Technology Group. This is a new position and an enlarged group for the firm which acts for clients across the entire technology ecosystem.

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Defence technology updates in the UK

Innovation in defence, security and resilience technology ("DSR") is not new. What is new is the pace of technological change in the battlespace.

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Commencement of the CMA's new enforcement powers and unfair commercial practices regime

On 6 April 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) new direct enforcement powers and the updated Unfair Commercial Practices (UCP) regime came into force, under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The CMA can now enforce consumer protection law itself through a range of measures such as fines and undertakings, as well as going to court.

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