The U.K.'s highest court will weigh in on whether an artificial intelligence company's invention constitutes a computer program, in a high-profile case that could set new patentability guidelines for the technology.
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UK Top Court To Assess Whether AI Tech Can Be Patented

By Alex Baldwin

The U.K.'s highest court will weigh in on whether an artificial intelligence company's invention constitutes a computer program, in a high-profile case that could set new patentability guidelines for the technology.

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Tesla Relaunches FRAND Fight With InterDigital On Appeal

By William Janes

Tesla has relaunched its fight against InterDigital and patent pool operator Avanci over licensing terms for 5G patents, telling a London appeals court on Monday that a U.K. judge should decide a fair price for licenses.

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UK Dairy Body Prevents Oatly From Using 'Milk' In TM

By William Janes

Oat-drink maker Oatly AB has lost its latest fight with the British dairy industry association to register a "Post Milk Generation" trademark, as a London appeals court ruled that the Swedish company cannot use the protected term "milk" in its branding.

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LITIGATION

Footballer Thierry Henry Scores Costs In Arsenal TM Feud

By Jamie Lennox

Former professional footballer Thierry Henry has won £4,700 ($6,000) to cover the cost of defending a bid by an "unprofessional" trademark applicant to use his name on an Arsenal-themed badge.

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Microsoft's Virtual Reality Hardware Patent Is Tossed At EPO

By Jamie Lennox

Microsoft cannot get a patent over its way of running virtual machines because it is not an inventive step forward from one of its own earlier applications, a European appeals board said in a decision released Monday.

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Medtech Biz Gets 2nd Shot At Breast Biopsy Imaging Patent

By Tabitha Burbidge

A U.S. medical company specializing in women's health will get another chance to convince officials at a European patent authority that its patent for breast imaging to identify biopsy areas is a new idea.

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Spanish Department Store Trims Linen Maker's 'Sferra' TM

By Tabitha Burbidge

A fashion brand owned by Spanish department store giant El Corte Inglés has scored a partial win in its challenge to a trademark application by a linen company for its "Sferra Bros" logo, as appellate officials found they sell similar products.

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