On December 20, 2023, the UK Supreme Court ("Court") dismissed Dr. Stephen Thaler's appeal, unanimously affirming the decision of the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks ("Comptroller") that a machine which...more
12/29/2023
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Strategic carve-outs continue to present a strong business case, as companies shed non-core assets and position themselves for growth -
Carve-outs remain a popular route to growth, with many European businesses...more
9/27/2023
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On 2 March, the UK Supreme Court heard the arguments in Thaler v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, the latest in a growing line of international jurisprudence grappling with issues raised by the use of...more
3/22/2023
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