Innovation in software and AI is at the forefront of technological advancement in the current age, being incorporated into products and services across many different sectors, from fintech to healthcare, from consumer products to clean energy.
Software and AI innovations can be protected, but require attorneys who understand the legal and commercial realities of these technologies, and this is where we can help.
Why Gateley IP?
The relatively short lead time on software and AI innovations, coupled with the open-source software industry make the intellectual property considerations for computer-implemented inventions unique. Our software and AI patent attorneys appreciate the complexity of this area of technology and stay abreast of law changes and technology trends to provide practical and current IP advice.
What do we do?
The availability of patent protection for software has long been a complex subject, with different countries taking different stances on the patentability of so-called ‘computer-implemented inventions’. We frequently help clients identify which aspects of software innovations can be protected and how.
We carry out freedom-to-operate analyses and risk assessments in relation to competitor patents for software innovations, and where appropriate take aggressive action to invalidate and clear away obstructive patents that impede our clients’ activities.
Our team of trade mark attorneys also have particular expertise in handling the trade mark portfolios of software companies and can provide a comprehensive and tailored service, with experience in many areas of the software industry.
Technical specialisms
IP protection for software is an important consideration for clients in almost all areas of industry, and we ensure that protection is secured for all commercially valuable innovations. We have specific experience of software patents and technology in the fields of:
- AI and machine learning
- Fintech
- Bespoke software applications and data processing
- Medical and healthcare software
- Cryptography
- Blockchain applications
- Human and machine health monitoring and diagnostics
- Signal, video, image and language processing
- User interfaces and consumer electronics
- Engineering design and modelling software
Relevant sector experience
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Successfully defended an opposition against a patent directed to secure banking technology at the European Patent Office.
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Advised several UK universities, as well as associated organisations, start-ups and spin-outs on the balance between patent protection and copyright/ confidentiality for computer implemented inventions and SaaS solutions.
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Drafted and filed a patent application and a suite of registered design applications for a UK start-up whose aim is to provide an improved mobile gaming experience.
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Advised a UK start-up involved in AI tech for analysis of biodiversity on IP protection options, confidentiality, and IP ownership.
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Built a patent portfolio for a medical device company directed to key software in its range of products.