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1 April 2026

The UK Supreme Court’s decision on the patentability of computer-implemented AI inventions

Contributors:
John MacKenzie, Ruairidh Leishman

The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller-General of Patents [2026] UKSC 3 marks the most significant judgement in relation to the patentability of AI in the UK so far and provides important guidance on how the UKIPO and courts will approach computer-implemented inventions going forward.

16 March 2026

Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 – one year on

Contributor: Tim Davidson

Exploring the impact of the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 a year on since it came into force.

27 February 2026

Private residential tenancies: Your essential guide to the new regime

Contributor: Ann Stewart

As of 1 December 2017, landlords letting a residential property under a new lease are now subject to a new letting regime in Scotland – the private residential tenancy.

27 February 2026

Conversion of ‘ultra-long’ leases takes effect

Contributor: Ann Stewart

Tenants under "ultra long leases" in Scotland may have woken up in 2015 to find themselves the owner of the property they formerly tenanted. On 28 November 2015, legislation came into effect by which the rights of certain tenants automatically converted into ownership. Former landlords may now however benefit from the automatic conversion of some lease conditions into title conditions.