Our client’s article in FinCrime Report examines the recent case of NCA v Baker, the first negative result for the authorities in the still-nascent regime of Unexplained Wealth Orders, and what it means for future cases
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Patenting Antibodies at the European Patent Office
Client NewsIn the recent issue of International Biopharmaceutical Journal, our client examines the breadth of claims that might be obtained in different circumstances based on current European Patent Office practice, and considers when questions of lack of enablement are most likely to arise in an antibody case.
Securing intellectual property protection in machine learning techniques for fintech businesses
Client NewsOur client looks here at “Securing IP protection in machine learning techniques for fintech businesses” in The Patent Magazine. As Fintech places particular demands on high frequency computing (HFC) and requires significant investment into computing resources and manpower, machine learning is increasing with supervised models trained on input data sets that have known outcomes and […]
Magnitsky Sanctions: A Storm in a Teacup?
Client NewsThe government recently announced new sanctions under the global human rights regime, freezing UK assets of those named and banning them from entering the country. The legislation gives the UK new powers to stop those involved laundering money through UK banks and those guilty of human rights abuses from entering the UK. Our client comments […]
Do your contracts and policies stand up to the covid-19 test?
Client NewsThe coronavirus pandemic and lockdown have stress-tested employment contracts and policies, with some showing signs of strain. Our client’s article in The Lawyer Monthly examines how businesses and employers can make sure their employment documentation is ready for the post-Covid future.
The Medicine Maker – Does AI Dream of Electric Patents?
Client NewsDevelopments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are playing an increasingly influential role in the pharma sector. Our client provides an overview of developments in the AI healthcare sector which include overcoming the legal, regulatory and commercial hurdles in this high growth area.
Launch of Mathys & Squire Scaleup Quarter
Client NewsOur client, leading Intellectual Property firm Mathys & Squire, has now launched an initiative called Scaleup Quarter, specifically aimed at growing businesses and entrepreneurs to build a community where businesses, individuals, investors, supporters and advisers can come together to connect around all IP matters. As IP only makes up one part of a scaleup’s journey, […]
COMPANIES HOUSE REFORM – FIGHTING MONEY LAUNDERING MAY END UP HELPING IT
Client NewsOur client’s article in The Times analysed how the government’s proposed reforms to Companies House to “clamp down” on money laundering are unlikely to achieve very much and may end up helping the launderers.
Will the FCA’s new plan mean cannabis companies can come in from the cold?
Client NewsIn this article in City AM, our client examines how the UK’s legal and financial establishment views the rapid and lucrative growth of companies in the legal cannabis sector. This comes as the Financial Conduct Authority is now contemplating how to manage a listing of one such company on the London Stock Exchange.
The Rise of the Hydrogen Economy
Client NewsThe hydrogen economy is growing rapidly as it is being proposed as a key low-carbon fuel alternative. In this article our client examines how and why it is important for cutting edge energy companies to actively protect their technology via patent and intellectual property and also remain attractive to investors in the development and commercialisation […]