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Diversity in innovation: gender representation in Scandinavia and the Baltics

Scandinavia and the Baltic States have long enjoyed strong political and economic ties, trading across the Baltic Sea for centuries. Denmark, Sweden, and Norway - often collectively referred to as Scandinavia - are renowned for innovation and the development of disruptive technologies. Sweden and Denmark consistently rank in the top ten for the world’s most innovative countries.

UP & UPC

UPC has jurisdiction to hear separate claim for damages

In a recent decision, the UPC Court of Appeal confirmed it can hear a claim for damages following a national court’s infringement finding, and that damages can date back before 1 June 2023 if the patent was still in force. This offers parties to national litigation a second route to seek (and potentially maximise) damages.

AI & IP

How can AI help make construction more sustainable?

The construction industry is undergoing a transformation, particularly in terms of addressing the impact construction has on the environment. It is no surprise that AI is already playing a huge part in this transformation.

LEGAL UPDATE

How could hardware help with decarbonising ports?

The decarbonisation of the shipping industry demands ports to find more sustainable ways to operate as much as the decarbonisation of vessels. In this article we look at how hardware innovation could help decarbonise ports.

LEGAL UPDATE

How will innovation support the growth of circular construction?

Circular construction is the practice of reusing and reappropriating buildings and building materials to ensure they are reused, adapted and rebuilt for as long as possible. Doing this reduces waste, overreliance on certain resources and emissions.

AI & IP

Changes to the UKIPO's approach to AI-based inventions

Patenting AI-based inventions can be challenging in many jurisdictions. In recent years the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has gained a reputation for being less friendly to AI-based inventions.