Engineering The Unitary Patent & Unified Patent CourtGuide to Key Features & PerspectivesRead More 11Aug2016 The Patent Prosecution Highway: FAQsThe Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programme has now been running for over 10 years. Although most patent applicants have, in that time, become familiar with the concept of the PPH, many potential users have unanswered questions about its mechanics and are yet to route any of their patent applications along it.Read More 15Jul2016 Brexit and intellectual property rights in EuropeIn a referendum held on 23rd June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European UnionRead More 04Jul2016 EPO streamlines opposition processFrom 1st July 2016, the EPO will initiate a new streamlined opposition process. The intention is to bring opposition proceedings to a speedy conclusion and thereby establish legal certainty for all parties to the opposition proceedings and the public.Read More 02Jun2016 High Priority!Maintain the chain. Failure to maintain a precise and timely chain of title between priority and subsequent applications can cause loss of priority entitlement in Europe.Read More 01Jun2016 The Patent Box is Changing ShapeThe current UK Patent Box system is closing to new entrants from 30th June 2016.Read More 05May2016 The UK Supreme Court dismisses Trunki’s Registered Community Design appealTrunki is the ride-on child’s suitcase that has been critically acclaimed and a commercial success. Unfortunately for Trunki, this success did not extend to the Supreme Court.Read More 09Mar2016 All change for priority at the EPO?The EPO’s highest instance, the Enlarged Board, has been asked to provide an updated test for assessing priority.Read More 13Aug2015 The EPO – time for talk?The requirements of examining increasing numbers of patent applications whilst maintaining efficiency and quality have always been testing for the EPO.Read More 07May2015 An introduction to clarity in EPO oppositionsIn March 2015, the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal decided on the extent to which amendments made during opposition proceedings can be examined for clarity, following a referral from a lower Board.Read More 16Apr2015<1…91011121314> Type Firm News Insights PodcastsServiceProtectDealDisputeSectorHealthcare+Energy+Life SciencesChemistryMaterialsEngineeringTechCreativeArchive2026FebruaryJanuary2025DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2024DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2023DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2022DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2021DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2020DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2019DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2018DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2017DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2016DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2015DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2014DecemberNovemberOctoberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchFebruaryJanuary2013DecemberNovemberOctoberSeptemberAugustJulyJuneMayAprilMarchJanuary2012NovemberJulyJuneMayAprilFebruaryJanuary
