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Food for thought: The link between healthy eating and IP in the food industry

As consumer appetite for healthy and functional alternatives grows, trademark applications for healthy food branding have spiked. However, there is a limit to the health and nutrition benefits you can claim in a food or drink trademark. Discover how consumer trends translate into healthy food branding, food trademark applications and IP in the food industry.

By Vanessa Harrow,
Food for thought: The link between healthy eating and IP in the food industry
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Copyright protection and generative artificial intelligence (AI): the Swiss approach

Generative AI systems are often trained with protected works. At the same time, they are used to produce content (images, text, music, videos...), so what are the implications for the copyrights of the creations provided to the system and those it creates? Nathalie Denel offers the Swiss perspective on copyright protection and AI.

By Nathalie Denel,
Copyright protection and generative artificial intelligence (AI): the Swiss approach
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UK Intellectual Property Office sets out customer service objectives

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has recently updated its customer service standards, outlining key performance metrics to ensure efficiency and transparency in handling IP applications and disputes. However, with waiting times getting longer and longer, Mona Asgari offers advice for applicants on navigating the UKIPO trademark backlog.

By Mona Asgari,
UK Intellectual Property Office sets out customer service objectives