For businesses seeking external investment, intellectual property is often central to how value, risk and long-term growth potential are assessed. This article explores the role of IP in investment due diligence, including ownership, protection, portfolio quality and strategic alignment.
It also explains how businesses can strengthen investment readiness before entering funding discussions.
The next phase of EU design reform introduces important changes to EUIPO design filing practice, including greater flexibility in representations and amendments. This article explores what the reforms mean for applicants, particularly those protecting GUIs, software and other digital products.
Nearly two years on from launching our “You Asked, We Did” campaign, client listening continues to shape how we improve the experience we deliver. We reflect on what we have learned, the practical changes we have made, and how client insight will continue to inform the way we support our clients.
AI is becoming an increasingly common part of innovation, research and product development. But as organisations adopt AI tools, it's important to understand the potential implications for intellectual property, particularly around confidentiality, inventorship and patent protection.
Our AI & Intellectual Property insights hub brings together practical guidance and expert commentary to help businesses navigate these evolving issues with confidence. Explore the page for the latest thinking on AI, patents, research and development, and wider IP strategy.
Murgitroyd has once again been recognised in Deloitte’s UK Best Managed Companies programme, marking a second consecutive year of recognition. This article highlights what the award reflects across strategy, culture, innovation, governance and financial performance.
The latest Managing IP, IP STARS rankings recognise Murgitroyd’s expertise across both patents and trade marks, with firm-wide rankings and individual practitioner recognition.
These articles explore the latest results for each team and the breadth of expertise reflected in this year’s rankings.
Patent protection for FinTech and Computer-Implemented Inventions in the UK and Japan
FinTech innovation continues to develop rapidly, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, software and digital financial technologies. For businesses developing computer-implemented inventions, securing meaningful patent protection across multiple jurisdictions requires careful planning and a clear understanding of how different patent offices assess technical contribution, patentability and claim scope.
In this webinar recording, Clare Collins of Murgitroyd and Fumio Takahashi of Shiga International Patent Office explore patent protection strategies for FinTech and Computer-Implemented Inventions in the UK and Japan. The session provides practical comparative insight into how software-based inventions, AI-enabled technologies and FinTech solutions are approached in each jurisdiction, with additional commentary on European patent practice.
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