Intellectual property stories

TELUS launches Quantum-Safe VPN with encryption designed to protect Canadian businesses from current and future quantum computing cyber threats.

UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.

Despite over USD $40 billion spent on enterprise AI this year, 95% of organisations struggle to justify ROI due to data challenges, says Informatica's Krish.

EXOq, a new research district near Oxford, will bring GBP £1.4 billion annually and 7,000 jobs, boosting the local economy and innovation sector.

Corsearch’s Revenue Recovery 360 solution helped major brands cut counterfeit activity by 50%, recovering over USD $100 million in lost profits globally.

UK High Court rules training AI on copyrighted material does not infringe copyright, easing legal risks for AI developers while challenging creative industries.

UK High Court ruling in Getty Images v Stability AI drops landmark copyright claims, offering little clarity on AI training using copyrighted content.

Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget prioritises digital innovation and food supply chain reform to boost productivity and combat rising consumer costs.

Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.

QAI Ventures has launched Asia’s first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore, aiming to boost startups blending quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

Australia refuses to add a Text and Data Mining exception to copyright law, safeguarding creators’ rights amid AI technology growth and tech industry lobbying.

Adobe launches Firefly Foundry, enabling businesses to create custom AI models for consistent, on-brand content across images, video, audio and 3D assets.

Eighteen months into New Zealand’s AI boom, only 19% of firms feel fully prepared, with uneven adoption risking competitive divides and data security.

New Zealand’s intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.

Oura secures over USD $900 million in funding, valuing it at USD $11 billion, to accelerate AI, expand globally, and enhance health tech innovation.

McLaren Racing has partnered with Iron Mountain to digitise its historic archives and enhance fan engagement from the 2025 Formula 1 season onwards.

Pax8 launches Agent Store and Managed Intelligence Provider Playbook to help MSPs adopt AI and boost growth with tailored digital solutions.

Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.

Trident's income rose 3.5% to GBP £651 million in 2025, powered by sustainable practices and global demand for eco-friendly textiles and paper products.

Vooban has launched Vooban Labs and Vooban Cyber to advance AI innovation and cybersecurity, meeting rising Canadian business demands.