12 February 2026NewsEuropeSarah Speight

Reaction: Emotional Perception decision is ‘good for UK PLC’

UK and European patent attorneys share their initial views after the UK Supreme Court delivered its landmark judgment, which “brings some much‑needed clarity and consistency” to the patentability of AI-related innovations—including those in the medtech industry.

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