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WP Thompson is the trading style of WP Thompson Limited, a company registered in England under number 08794195 with a registered address at 1 Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1BP. The company is registered as Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, and is regulated by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board. www.ipreg.org.uk
References on this website to a "Partner" refer to a director of WP Thompson Limited.
WP Thompson and WPT are trade marks of WP Thompson Limited.
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WP Thompson was among the winners in SME News Magazine's 2024 UK Legal Awards.
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Artificial Intelligence
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has recently updated its guidelines for examining patent applications relating to artificial intelligence (AI) following the landmark court decision in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller-General of Patents. This decision has significant implications for the patentability of AI inventions in the UK, particularly those involving artificial neural networks (ANNs). In this article, we explore the key takeaways from the Emotional Perception decision, the updates to the patent examination guidelines, and provide practical advice for those seeking to protect their AI innovations.
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In its decision of 17 April 2024*, the EU General Court has confirmed that the trade mark “Pablo Escobar” must be refused registration on the ground that it is contrary to public policy or to accepted principles of morality.
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The EPO is due to increase its fees on 1st April, 2024. There are some large increases planned in relation to renewal fees, particularly the third- and fourth-year renewal fees that are to increase by approximately 30%.
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