The Technology Platform

The UK lacks overarching deepfake legislation, leaving victims facing a complex patchwork of existing laws including intellectual property, data protection, defamation and malicious falsehood. While the Government has recently introduced criminal sanctions relating to non-consensual intimate deepfakes, significant gaps remain.

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has published a rapid evidence review of 'skins gambling', namely the use of virtual items obtained in online video games as stakes in gambling.

Dr Stephen Thaler has become well known in the patent sphere for his global attempts to register patents for two inventions created by his AI machine, DABUS, and naming DABUS (rather than himself) as the inventor. In most jurisdictions, these applications have been refused; only South Africa has accepted one, likely due to basic formal application requirements.

Mishcon de Reya has strengthened its corporate innovation offering with the appointment of Corporate Partner Phil Robinson, who brings extensive expertise in venture capital and technology within the innovation economy.

Artificial intelligence has become a pivotal element in the fraud landscape, with its capabilities being exploited by criminals to enhance the sophistication of their schemes.

Our September 2025 UPC update covers significant developments including the court's transition to a new Case Management System and renewed discussions about Ireland's potential referendum on UPC ratification.

Leading London-based international law firm Mishcon de Reya has announced that it has appointed James Boyle as Head of Data for the firm.

It is a topic that many thought had exited stage left with the previous Government, but a House of Lords debate this summer about AI and Tech has reignited discussion over introducing limitations on non-compete clauses.

Mishcon de Reya is proud to announce that the firm has been selected to join DIANA Legal Connect, a new initiative launched by NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).

Deepfake technology has evolved beyond niche internet use to become a prevalent tool for sophisticated fraud.