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      <image:caption>The UKSC has significantly changed how software-based inventions are to be assessed in the UK, potentially opening the door to the UK being more software patent friendly.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>As a Partner at Acorn IP, Sam specialises in technologies relating to electronics, software, and engineering. You can get in touch with Sam at: sam.cleary@acorn-ip.co.uk</image:caption>
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