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title: "Patentability of GUIs: Technical Solutions or Aesthetic Choices?"
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Explore GUI patentability at the EPO

| View in browser The patentability of GUIs at the EPO As Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) become increasingly sophisticated, the question of their patentability at the European Patent Office (EPO) is brought into focus.   In his latest article, Barry Moore discusses the issues to be considered and how to identify whether these interfaces offer a technical solution or if they merely reflect aesthetic choices and user preferences. Read more Barry Moore Director, Patents \[Regional Head, Ireland\] Patenting AI Inventions in Life Sciences and Biotechnology   AI inventions are increasingly used in the Life Sciences, Chemicals, and Biotechnology sectors. This article explores some of the challenges that may be faced when patenting these inventions at the EPO and some ways to overcome these. Find out more Murgitroyd celebrates 15 years in the Nordic region   We are incredibly proud to be celebrating 15 years of our Helsinki office, serving clients across the Nordics. Read about this achievement and reflect on how the IP landscape has evolved in this time, and what we can expect from the next 15. Learn more Murgitroyd on the Move 6-8 May 2025 IP Counsel Café   Where: Silicon Valley, California   Attending: Gordon Stark, Curt Clements, Catherine Bonner, Laura Fè and Gary Borquez.   Event Link 17-21 May 2025 2025 INTA Annual Meeting   Where: San Diego, California   Attending: Joanne Lecky, Eleanor Coates and Anna Szpek.     Event Link Unsubscribe Manage Preferences Copyright © Murgitroyd & Company Limited Contact: info@murgitroyd.com +44 \[0\] 141 307 8400 Murgitroyd, 165-169 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8PL, United Kingdom |
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