IP in the Metaverse.
Ever since Facebook rebranded as “Meta”, everyone has been talking about the Metaverse. But what exactly is it (or could it be) and what does it mean for intellectual property rights? We give a few initial thoughts below... Read more
Has the ICO just told lawyers not to advise clients to pay ransoms?
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and more organisations have been paying the ransoms in recent months. In light of this, the ICO and National Cyber Security Centre (‘NCSC)’ have published a joint letter they sent to the Law Society regarding... Read more
A “background hygiene factor”? The UKIPO publishes its study on IP and investment in AI.
In its recent study on IP and investment in AI, the UK Intellectual Property Office (“UKIPO”) considered the extent to which the UK’s IP framework influences decisions on UK investment in AI. Ultimately, the study found that the UK’s IP framework... Read more
Introducing the UK’s Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.
“Through this Bill we will realise the opportunities of responsible data use whilst maintaining the UK’s high data protection standards.” This was how the new Minister for Media, Data and Digital Infrastructure, Matt Warman MP, framed the new Data... Read more
Succeeding by Design: Government considers changes to UK designs system.
The UKIPO has published its response to its Call for Views on the UK’s designs system. Although the UKIPO has provided no firm policy proposals or concrete conclusions on the questions raised, the consultation and related responses cover a number... Read more
Is the NIS regime working? Changes proposed in new review.
This month, the Government published its second post-implementation review of the 2018 Network and Information Systems (‘NIS’) Regulations. The NIS regime is designed to help protect the UK, and in particular certain essential services... Read more
UK diverges from EU on new plans for AI regulation.
The 18th July was a busy day for AI in the UK. As well as publishing the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, which includes AI measures, the UK Government published: a new AI policy paper which outlines its proposed approach to... Read more
Crypto winter, regulatory spring.
Until not so long ago, lawyers like me would have to trawl the internet for a whispered mention of crypto from a regulator, and it took quite a long time to explain my interest in the subject at a dinner party. Now, it is difficult to go more than... Read more
