Increasing demand for plant-based foods drives innovation
More people than ever before took part in Veganuary in 2020, official figures have shown. Over 400,000 people in Britain ate vegan this January, 150,000 more than in 2019.[1] There
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare
With AI and ML set to disrupt the healthcare industry and provide an immense opportunity for innovation, we analyse the intellectual property landscape in the sector.
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From seed to supermarket: AI in the food and beverage industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) innovations are being applied to every aspect of the supply chain, and the food and beverage sector is no exception.
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Innovation and investment: bottle-shaped metal cans
Although the overall environmental impact of glass versus plastic versus metal is debated, the beverage industry is innovating in this area in response to consumer demand for non-plastic packaging.
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Patent protection in Georgia will soon be available via the EPO
A validation agreement was recently signed between the government of Georgia and the EPO. Once the agreement is in force, it will be possible to obtain patent protection in Georgia via the EPO.
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Patenting artificial intelligence
At the European Patent Office (EPO), examination of computer-implemented inventions (CIIs) is well-established, ensuring the predictability of patentability of inventions related to AI and ML is enhanced.
Read more A short guide to an effective IP strategy in cell and gene therapy
In advance of BioBeat19, Claire Devine explores how to protect your intellectual property in the field of cell and gene therapy.
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IPEC refers questions to Court of Justice
Given the uncertainty of Brexit, the UK may no longer be a member state of the EU, which could impact the IP rights available to UK designers.
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Too big to pay? Compensating employee inventors: Shanks v. Unilever
The Supreme Court has delivered their judgement on the dispute between Professor Shanks (the employee) and Unilever Plc (the employer) about compensating employee inventors.
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The race to develop the reusable can
Trainee Patent Attorney Ashley Wragg discusses the consumer demand for environmentally-friendly packaging in the beverage industry.
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Do ‘trade secrets’ offer enough protection?
IP Solicitor Chris Thomas looks at the methods available to protect recipes and other intangibles in the food and beverage industry.
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