AI cannot patent inventions, UK Supreme Court confirms & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

Buzzfeed, Semafor sued by Ozy Media over alleged trade secret theft

Ozy Media has sued digital media company Buzzfeed, startup news outlet Semafor and its founder Ben Smith for allegedly stealing trade secrets from the now-shuttered U.S. media and entertainment company, court records filed on Thursday showed.

AI cannot patent inventions, UK Supreme Court confirms

The UK Supreme Court has upheld earlier decisions in rejecting a bid to allow an artificial intelligence to be named as an inventor in a patent application.

10 Bothwell Street fully let with Lawrie IP announced as last tenant

Lawrie IP will take the final 1,292 sq.ft. on the third floor of the Glasgow City Centre building, meaning that 10 Bothwell Street is now completely let only nine months after its comprehensive refurbishment.

UK and India struggle over intellectual property in ongoing trade discussions

Pressure is mounting on the UK government to reconsider its position on intellectual property rights in ongoing free trade talks with India.

Copyright claim against Tolkien estate backfires on Lord of the Rings fanfiction author

Demetrious Polychron ordered to destroy all copies of The Fellowship of the King after claiming Amazon prequel infringed his copyright