Nadorcott is a well-known and successful variety of mandarin that was originally bred in Morocco. It is the subject of a Plant Breeders’ Right in several countries, including the UK, owned by Nador Cott Protection SAS (NCP). Tang Gold (also known as Tango) is...
To be patentable in the UK, an invention must meet a patent eligibility requirement. Some inventions — including business methods and computer programs “as such” — are ineligible even if the invention is otherwise novel and inventive. For many years, UK eligibility...
This recent example involves Nvidia’s attempt to secure a patent for methods of playing a video game that uses AI technology. In assessing this case, the UKIPO considered key issues surrounding patentability, offering valuable insight into how such inventions are...
Background The growing use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) has had a significant impact on many parts of our daily lives, and patent law is no exception. Those interested in this subject will know that a patent applicant by the name of Dr Stephen Thaler once...
In order to obtain a patent, an invention must meet various criteria. One of the most important criteria is novelty, meaning that an invention must not be publicly disclosed before the patent application was filed. Disclosure may take many forms and includes...
Background of Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) SPCs are heavily relied on by pharmaceutical companies to extend the period of patent protection. Under the current regulations, SPCs can only be granted if the product is: 1) protected by a basic patent in...
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