UK copyright law consultation ‘fixed’ in favour of AI firms & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

UK copyright law consultation ‘fixed’ in favour of AI firms, peer says

Exclusive: Beeban Kidron says plans will lead to ‘wholesale’ transfer of wealth from creative industries to tech sector.

Morgan Lewis secures quintet of West Coast IP partners from Knobbe Martens

US firm snaps up team with expertise in life sciences and technology space.

Appleyard Lees leading in UPC and patent litigation investment

Appleyard Lees is expanding its intellectual property services, including patent prosecution and dispute resolution, with the appointment of Arnie Francis, a qualified UK and European patent attorney and solicitor of England and Wales.

Fujifilm v Kodak: UPC has long-arm jurisdiction over infringement in UK

Düsseldorf Local Division rules that it can decide on infringing acts under the UK part of a European patent.

Mewburn Ellis in WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2025

Mewburn Ellis ranked Silver for prosecution and strategy in WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2025.