UK’s patent filing activity a good sign for economy & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

US authors’ copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft combined in New York with newspaper actions

California cases over AI trainers’ use of work by writers including Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Chabon transferred to consolidate with New York suits from John Grisham and Jonathan Franzen and more.

Dehns is recognised as a leading patent firm in the 2025 JUVE Patent UK Rankings

Dehns has been named as a recommended patent firm in the latest edition of the JUVE Patent UK Rankings.

Strengthening Europe’s network of local patent information centres

On 28 March, the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) hosted a workshop with the European Patent Office (EPO) to expand the PATLIB network as a vital supporter of local innovation.

Abel + Imray has a new Managing Partner

Abel + Imray are delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Brooks to the position of Managing Partner.

UK’s patent filing activity a good sign for economy

For the third consecutive year, UK-based innovators have increased their patent filing activity in Europe, according to the latest Patent Index report published by the European Patent Office (EPO) – a sign that UK originating research, development and innovation activity is strengthening.