Section 1
This judgment was handed down at 10.30 am on 1 September 2025 by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and release to The National Archives.
The Deputy Judge:
This is an appeal by Dr Stephen Thaler from the decision of Mr Andrew Bushell, a Hearing Officer acting for the Comptroller, dated 13 August 2024 (BL O/0764/24; the “Decision”).
On this appeal, Dr Thaler was represented by Mr Jacob Turner and Prof. Ryan Abbott, while the Comptroller was represented by Dr Stuart Baran. I thank them all for their helpful and concise submissions.
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