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Recently published Special Focus articles
Recently published Special Focus articles
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Sponsored by Slaughter and MayDavid Ives, Laura Houston, and Richard Barker of Slaughter and May examine the UK High Court’s ruling and assess its implications for AI developers, rights holders, and future appeals -
Sponsored by Bird & BirdJade Thompson of Bird & Bird IP Services, wholly owned by Bird & Bird LLP, discusses the importance of innovative approaches to legal services provision and whether legal tech is the only way forward
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyClaus Schindele of Maiwald considers the legal complications regarding patent protection in the offshore wind sector, with a particular eye on Germany and the UK
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdSally Shorthose of London Bird & Bird says the UK will again be able to benefit from EU collaboration and funding after resuming its association with Horizon Europe, but there are challenges to face
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdRobert Milligan of Bird & Bird explains the opportunities and challenges presented by generative AI for brand creators and owners, and suggests how to mitigate the risks
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdInformation is power in the world of FRAND licensing. Richard Vary of Bird & Bird explains how the disclosure of confidential information and trade secrets are handled in the UK
