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Thaler v Comptroller [2023] UKSC 49: the UKSC rules that AI cannot be an 'inventor'
To the surprise of no one, the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) has finally ruled that an artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be an inventor for the purposes of UK patent law. This judgment accords with the decisions of the lower courts in the UK and the initial ruling of the UKIPO. It also reflects similar findings from most of courts around the world where the claimant, Dr Thaler, brought similar actions.
Read moreGenerative AI and intellectual property rights—the UK government's position
The IPO is to produce a code of practice by the summer that will provide guidance to support AI firms in accessing copyright protected works as an input to their models.
Read moreRegulatory Radar: quick takes May 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of our bi-monthly Regulatory Radar: quick takes update, which collates the latest developments from across the UK’s regulators.
Read moreGreen claims update: November 2025
Welcome to our November 2025 round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.
Read moreGreen claims update: June 2025
Welcome to our June 2025 round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.
Read moreDigital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – the sequel
One of the challenges regularly mentioned by international businesses operating in the UK, is the (often subtle) differences in the way in which similar risks are regulated across the EU and UK.
Read moreThe November 2023 AI safety summit and the UK's direction of travel
The government has confirmed that the UK AI safety summit will be held at Bletchley Park on 1 and 2 November 2023.
Read moreNew developments in AI may put law firms at greater risk of phishing fraud
As the computing power of Artificial Intelligence continues to grow exponentially, we consider how generative technology may expand the reach of traditional phishing frauds aimed at law firms.
Read moreThe "Unicorn Kingdom's" AI White Paper
The UK's pro-innovation AI White paper has been published. It landed almost simultaneously with an open letter from the Future of Life Institute which called for a six-month halt in work on AI systems more powerful than the generative AI system: GPT-4.
Read moreHow will the "Genny lec" impact the world of cyber and tech?
On 22 May 2024, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood in the pouring rain to announce a General Election, thus commencing a summer of political and meteorological uncertainty for those in the UK.
Read moreRegulatory Radar - Summer 2025
Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of RPC's bi-annual Regulatory Radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar.
Read moreFalling Fowl in personal injury claims: the Animals Act 1971, fundamental dishonesty, quantum and forum shopping
Whether you're dealing with claims under the Animals Act 1971, fundamental dishonesty, quantum disputes or what forum to choose, Boyd v Hughes [2025] deals with it all. Here we discuss the principles before the court in a claim that arose out of a personal injury claim after a fall from a horse and what it means for personal injury cases going forwards.
Read moreRegulatory Radar - quick takes - March 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of our bi-monthly Regulatory Radar: quick takes update, which collates the latest developments from across the UK’s regulators.
Read moreRegulatory Radar - Winter 2025
Welcome to the Winter 2025 edition of RPC's bi-annual Regulatory Radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar.
Read moreThe EU Compliance headache you don't know you have? A priority primer on the European Accessibility Act
It is now less than a year until the EU Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into force, which will require businesses to ensure a range of products (eg smartphones and computers) and services (eg e-commerce services, consumer banking services, and ebooks) are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Read moreSeeing the wood for the trees: preparing for new deforestation due diligence rules in the UK and EU
Read moreGreen claims update: July 2024
Welcome to our round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.
Read moreThe Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive expert briefing
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was adopted on 24 May 2024 and was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 5 July. It entered into force on 26 July, and will apply to companies from 26 July 2028.
Read moreGreen claims update: June 2024
Welcome to our round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.
Read moreEnvironmental sustainability: a snapshot of a changing regulatory landscape
Sophie Tuson charts the key legal developments in the UK and EU across the product lifecycle and flags practical considerations for businesses.
Read moreRegulatory Radar - January 2024
Hello and welcome to the January 2024 edition of RPC’s bi-annual Regulatory radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar. We hope this will be a useful resource, helping you scan the regulatory horizon and highlight changes that could impact your business.
Read moreGenerative Artificial Intelligence Risks for Litigation Lawyers
In R (on the application of Frederick Ayinde) v The London Borough of Haringey AC-2024-LON-003062 the President of the King's Bench Division (Dame Victoria Sharpe) and Mr Justice Johnson gave judgment in two referrals that had been made under the Hamid jurisdiction. That jurisdiction is the court's inherent jurisdiction to regulate its own procedures and enforce the obligations that lawyers owe to it.
Read moreSix steps to AI Literacy (whether legally required to or not)
At the beginning of February 2025, the AI literacy requirement under the EU AI Act came into force. The effect of this is that certain businesses must take measures to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy in their staff.
Read moreAI in auditing: Embracing a new age for the profession
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rather new concept for many (ignoring those versed in 80’s Sci-Fi movies); it’s something many don’t know much about and certainly don’t use in our day-to-day lives (or at least appreciate we are using). However, that’s not the case for everyone. Auditors have long been reaping the benefits of AI, but are auditors just scratching the surface of what AI can offer and what impact will an increased use have on their insurance requirements and claims they face?
Read moreVirtual billboards: the future of immersive advertising?
With the deployment of immersive technologies poised to become the norm, the implementation of infrastructure for "virtual billboards", and the "property digital rights" which they demand, is demonstrating a lucrative gap in the market and huge growth potential.
Read moreAI and ChatGPT in Law firms
First published by 39 Essex Chambers, in this episode Patrick Brodie, Head of Employment, Engagement and Equality at law firm, RPC, discusses with Katherine Apps KC the issues raised by the use of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT in a law firm environment.
Read moreEthics in the age of AI: new Institute of Directors checklist
What are the key considerations for boards regarding the ethical use of AI within their companies based on the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) Checklist for Boards (Checklist)?
Read moreGovernment White Paper sets out UK approach to AI regulation
How is the UK Government looking to regulate AI?
Read moreUnlocking Generative AI’s Potential: Ethics, Creativity, and Impact
What if you could unlock the full potential of Generative AI and its impact on your life and company?
Read moreUnderstanding and managing the risks in artificial intelligence (AI) technology projects
How do you go about managing the risks and challenges that might arise during the deployment of AI technology?
Read moreAI technology projects – the regulatory landscape
Parties engaged in AI technology projects should be mindful of the regulatory landscape, and the changes taking place within it. A failure to do so could result in an AI solution that is not compliant from a regulatory perspective, the use of which potentially creates risk for the technology provider and user.
Read moreConstruction and Engineering Law 2025
We are delighted to have contributed once again to ICLG's Construction and Engineering Law guide for 2025. The comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted world of construction and engineering law, providing an essential reference for understanding and comparing the handling of common legal challenges across various jurisdictions.
Read moreConstruction and Engineering Law 2024
We are delighted to have contributed once again to ICLG's Construction and Engineering Law guide for 2024. The comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted world of construction and engineering law, providing an essential reference for understanding and comparing the handling of common legal challenges across various jurisdictions.
Read moreCJEU clarifies when pseudonymised data counts as personal data in third‑party transfers
When does pseudonymised data qualify as personal data in the context of transfers to third parties under the GDPR?
Read moreICO launches consultation on DUAA’s new recognised legitimate interest
Why does the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) consultation on recognised legitimate interest (RLI) draft guidance matter, and what should organisations be doing now?
Read moreEU’s Digital Omnibus initiative aims to simplify rules on data, cyber-security and AI
How will the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus initiative simplify legislation on data, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence for businesses?
Read moreThe EU Data Act is live: how will SaaS, PaaS and IaaS providers be affected by new early termination and switching provisions?
What are the implications of the EU Data Act’s provisions on SaaS, PaaS and IaaS?
Read moreUK ICO’s risk-based approach to online advertising and cookie consent
How is the ICO proposing to adopt a more risk-based, proportionate approach to online advertising regulation - particularly around cookies - while maintaining privacy safeguards?
Read moreOfcom publishes children's online safety codes and risk assessment guidance
What measures must in-scope service providers undertake following the introduction of Ofcom's Protection of Children Codes and Guidance (the Codes)?
Read moreNew UK Software Security Code of Practice
What impact will the new voluntary Software Security Code of Practice have on UK organisations?
Read moreNavigating the AI Act: The GPAI Code of Practice and Guidelines
What does the European Commission’s GPAI Code of Practice and Guidelines mean for providers of General Purpose AI models?
Read moreFirst fines issued under the EU Digital Markets Act
How have obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) been enforced recently and what are the ramifications for a lack of compliance?
Read moreEU Commission's call for evidence on European Business Wallet
What is the new European Business Wallet and how could businesses benefit from it?
Read moreEU Commission seeks feedback on guidelines for the protection of minors online under the Digital Services Act
What might the change in the Digital Services Act (DSA) guidelines mean for providers of online platforms that can be used by minors?
Read moreUK Data (Use and Access) Act comes into force
What are the key elements of the UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA)?
Read moreICO publishes new guidance on anonymisation and pseudonymisation
What are the ICO's latest key recommendations for effective anonymisation and pseudonymisation of personal data?
Read moreEncryption under scrutiny: what the ICO’s new guidance means for your business
What is the ICO's current thinking around encryption practices where organisations are subject to the UK GDPR?
Read more€530m TikTok fine highlights the importance of effective international data transfer mechanisms
What were the missing compliance elements in TikTok's international data transfers to China and why did these result in such a significant fine?
Read moreGenerative AI – addressing copyright
When it comes to the interaction of AI and IP rights, most attention and litigation has been focussed on copyright. The three main issues are whether: (1) the way FMs are trained using works from the internet infringes the copyright in the works of content creators such as authors, artists and software developers; (2) the outputs of FMs infringe the copyright of content creators; and (3) AI generated works are protectable.
Read moreWhat is a foundation model?
Foundation Models (FM), also often known as general purpose AI, are a type of AI technology that are trained on large datasets and are capable of carrying out a wide range of "general" tasks and operations.
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