IP News to Peruse
The ambiguities around patentability of computer-implemented inventions (CIIs) are never more pronounced than when an invention crosses an attorney’s desk that’s clearly a clever and viable solution to a real-world problem but is largely a matter of programming.
Read moreThe UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has issued a second consultation on artificial intelligence and intellectual property, this time focussing on what changes are required for copyright and patents laws in order to facilitate the UK being a leader in AI research, development and implementation.
Read moreWe are very pleased to announce that on 1 October 2021, Sally Paterson and Thomas Robinson-Piper were appointed as partners of Pipers, alongside our founder, Jim Piper. Sally, who has been with the firm for over 17 years, will take on the role of Managing Partner.
Read moreIPONZ has updated its Patents Examination Manual practices by introducing sections on restoration and extensions of time in exceptional circumstances and amended its practice on claim overlap between parent and divisionals following recent Assistant Commissioner decisions.
Read moreGermany’s recent ratification of the Protocol on Provisional Application of the Unified Patent Court Agreement (Protocol) brings the establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) another important step closer.
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