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Patenting AI innovations in the UK

By Eversheds Sutherland

This article discusses two recent UK cases surrounding patenting of AI innovations.

In both cases, the judgments evaluated the historic application of specific provisions of the UK Patents Act 1977 (the “Act”) and how they may shape the approach to patenting AI innovations in the UK.

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10 Things You Need to Know about Life Sciences Patent Litigation in Canada

By Sheldon Hamilton, Principal, Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor Patent and Trademark Agent, and Nancy Pei, Principal, Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor Patent and Trademark Agent

Patented medicine regulations in Canada can be complex and the review process is fast-paced. In this Top Ten, in-house counsel will learn the essential points of how to prepare for the "Regulations" review. Editor's note: This article was updated to reflect recent developments; a prior version of this article was published on August 6, 2020.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Sample Utility Assignment Agreement

This sample form is for use in the assignment of a utility patent application and related intellectual property rights, from an inventor to a corporation.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Copyright Assignment Agreement

By Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

This is a sample copyright assignment agreement. Initially published August 21, 2020, republished March 29, 2023.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Due Diligence Request List - IP

By Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

This is a due diligence request list, in order to obtain IP-related information from a seller, in the context of an acquisition.