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USPTO and UKIPO in partnership: Agreement signed to collaborate Standard Essential Patent policies
A new agreement has been signed on 3 June 2024 to provide harmonisation of policies relating to Standard...
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Romania joins the UPC system
On 1 September 2024 the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) will enter into force in Romania....
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FemTech: A closer look at fertility tech
The FemTech industry has experienced spectacular growth in a relatively short space of time. As female-focused health technology...
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Offensively Defending EP Patents During Opposition – The Hydra Approach
When Professional Representatives before the EPO defend a patent in opposition proceedings, they are not always aware of...
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Innovate UK opens competition for innovators to win share of £25 million in funding
Innovate UK has opened a competition to support SMEs and their partners in developing new innovations with significant...
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Trade mark protection in Jersey – a clarification
The Government of Jersey has provided clarification with regard to the protection of European Union Trade Marks (EUTMs)...
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Is branching off utility models the better opt-out?
The Unitary Patent Court, unitary patent, and questions of whether or not to opt-out have added a great...
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EPO simplifies transaction registration
Compared to some patent offices, the European Patent Office (EPO) traditionally placed a high burden on the evidence...
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The European Patent Office Empowers Micro-Entities with New Fee Reductions
The European Patent Office (EPO) is set to introduce new fee-related support for micro entities from 1 April...
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Advances in plastic recycling technology: moving closer to a circular plastics economy
Following a rise in patent applications related to chemical and biological recycling technologies, senior associate Beth Campbell looks...
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EPO Fee Changes – April 2024
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that many of its fees will be increasing as of 1...
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The Unified Patent Court’s first foray into claim construction
The Munich Local Division (MLD) of the UPC has taken an unexpected approach to claim interpretation in their...
