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Carbon Capture Search Platform Introduced by the EPO
The EPO has recently added a new section on carbon capture and storage to its clean energy technologies...
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G1/23 – But what if the prior art is (use of) a software product?
What constitutes prior art is a fundamental question in patent law. In T 438/19 (the case which led...
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EPO accelerates opposition proceedings for parallel infringement and revocation actions
European Patent Office (EPO) opposition is an effective tool for parties seeking revocation or limitation of both opted-out...
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A positive step for protecting AI and machine learning innovation in the UK
The UK High Court gave a surprising endorsement for the prospects of protecting artificial neural networks (ANNs) in...
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Changes to Comparable Trade Mark and Design Rights from 1 January 2024
As a result of Brexit, EU Trade Marks and Community Design registrations no longer cover the UK. So that...
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Warning over misleading invoices
Clients are warned to be aware of potential scam invoices sent by third parties for the payment of...
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UK High Court aligns with EPO approach on amendments from different embodiments
His Honour Judge Hacon handed down a UK High Court decision on 25 October that you could have...
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End of the 10-day rule
As part of the ongoing digital transformation, the European Patent Office (EPO) has officially abolished the 10-day rule...
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Entitlement to claim priority
On 10 October 2023, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) handed down its decision on the consolidated cases G1/22 and...
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Change to validity of e-signatures in assignments at the EPO
Is an electronic signature valid for recording an assignment before the EPO? Not now, answers the Legal Board...
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Implicit basis for disclaimers
A recent Board of Appeal decision, T 0273/22, gives more insight into the basis requirements for disclaimers. Background...
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Lack of Sufficiency: when examples cannot be repeated
A decision by the EPO Board of Appeal provides guidance for patent applicants on the importance of sufficiency...
