The Technology Platform

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.

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.

Mishcon de Reya today announced the appointment of four partners across its newly launched UAE offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone in the firm’s international growth strategy and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the region.

Nina O'Sullivan has written an article for PDP journals summarising the current state of case law and policy developments around the use of copyright works to train GenAI models and the extent to which IP protection is available where GenAI models are used to create a work.

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.

Mishcon de Reya has advised Cassi on its £500,000 pre-seed funding round, led by Twin Track Ventures. The round brings together expertise from defence, capital markets and growth equity.

The Government has published its progress report on copyright and AI, ahead of a final report due to be published in March 2026. Unsurprisingly, the responses to its consultation demonstrate a lack of support from respondents for a new exception allowing copyright works to be scraped unless they are opted out.

From 1 December 2025, craft and industrial products will be able to benefit from geographical indication ("CIGI") protection across the EU, marking a significant expansion beyond traditional food and agricultural products. Examples of CIGIs already registered following the launch of the EU CIGI scheme include Limoges porcelain, Lenços de Namorados handkerchiefs, and Calais-Caudry lace.

Mishcon de Reya has advised UK-based AI materials start-up Mater-AI on its £1.5 million pre-seed funding round and invested in the round through Mishcon PLUS. The round was led by Twin Path Ventures, with participation from One Planet Capital, XTX Ventures, the Conception X Angel Syndicate, Koro Capital and Tailored Solutions.