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Emotional Perception AI: A “Frankenstein” approach to patentability? Insights from the UK Supreme Court hearing

We examine the Emotional Perception AI (EPAI) v UKIPO appeal hearing at the UK Supreme Court about the patentability of artificial neural networks...

Key considerations when patenting CRISPR-based therapeutics in Europe

In this article, we set out the key aspects for innovators and applicants to consider when patenting gene editors in Europe....

Innovation in the agri-tech space: How hard does the “essentially biological process” exclusion bite?

We examine why it is crucial for agri-tech companies to have awareness of the ''essentially biological process'' exclusion and when alternatives to patent protection should be considered....

Cultivating protection: The UK system for plant breeders’ rights

We highlight some of the key features of the current UK regime for plant variety protection, and underscore strategic considerations for managing PBRs as part of an international IP portfolio....

Key considerations when patenting antibody-drug conjugates in Europe

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are a biotherapeutic modality typically used for the treatment of cancer....

GJE announces alliance with Wächtershäuser & Hartz

GJE is pleased to announce that the firm has formed an alliance with the German patent and trade mark firm Wächtershäuser & Hartz (W&H)...

GJE recommended as leading patent attorneys by IP Stars 2025

GJE is delighted that we have been recommended as a leading firm of patent attorneys in the IP Stars 2025 rankings. Published by Managing IP, the annual IP Stars survey recommends the world’s leadin...

G 1/24 Enlarged Board affirms description’s role in claim interpretation at the EPO

GJE has been eagerly awaiting the decision in G 1/24 from the European Patent Office’s Enlarged Board of Appeal, which was announced yesterday. The referral relates to fundamental principles for cla...

LLMs in healthcare: Key patentability considerations in the UK and Europe

We summarise the developing approach of the UK and European patent offices in assessing the patentability of AI and LLMs in the world of Health Tech...

Patent Law & Practice at a Glance – June 2025

Read our June 2025 patent law update, including updates from the UK, the European Patent Office (EPO) and the WIPO/PCT...