This subtopic contains trackers and horizon scanners concerning IP law in the UK. It also has trackers for key decision in multiple jurisdictions around the world dealing with complaints of copyright infringement arising from the training of AI and patent applications for inventions said to be created by DABUS (device for the autonomous bootstrapping of unified sentience), an AI ‘creativity machine’ built by Dr Stephen Thaler.
The IP horizon scanner tracks key future developments in UK IP law. It provides key dates for your diary (including forecasted dates where the actual date is unknown) and commentary on open consultations,...
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