Generative AI and Copyright

The launch of ChatGPT

The launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022 brought generative AI to the forefront, transforming how people work and create. Since then, models that can process and generate not only text but also images, audio, and video have gained momentum. However, these advancements raise significant copyright concerns: generative AI uses copyrighted materials for training and produces realistic, original content, thus challenging traditional concepts of authorship and originality.

Recognition, growth, and what’s next for Keltie in Ireland

A Q&A with Sean Cummings

Keltie’s success in delivering its renowned IP services to the Irish market has been recognised by being named among leading Irish and UK firms in the recent IAM Patent 1000 and IP STARS rankings.

The UK Supreme Court Gives guidance

On Post-Sale Confusion

The Supreme Court recently issued its decision in Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL (“Iconix”) v Dream Pairs Europe, Inc. and another (“DPE”).

Plastics in transition

Patenting trends in circular plastics

As environmental concerns and legislative pressures mount globally, innovation in plastics recycling and sustainable materials is no longer a niche pursuit; it is a commercial imperative. For UK businesses at the forefront of these developments, the European Patent Office (EPO) provides a valuable resource: Plastics in Transition, a technology platform that provides valuable patent information on the circular plastics economy.

Leading the way in advanced materials IP

Q&A with Emily Weal

Keltie’s materials practice recently received Gold in the Financial Times annual European Patent Rankings. This is a high-profile and influential award voted for by clients. We caught up with Emily Weal, a Partner at Keltie who leads the firm’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing practice, to talk about what a ‘smart’ IP strategy looks like today.