Updates to Japanese examination practice This month an update to Japanese patent practice took effect. This month an update to Japanese patent practice took effect. Read more
AI-assisted drug discovery patents – current environment What challenges are pharmaceutical companies facing when attempting to patent AI-assisted drugs? What challenges are pharmaceutical companies facing when attempting to patent AI-assisted drugs? Read more
Patent oppositions at the European Patent Office What is the current environment relating to patent oppositions at the EPO? What is the current environment relating to patent oppositions at the EPO? Read more
The principle of ‘replacement’ and key UK Intellectual Property Office updates What is the principle of 'replacement' and how will the UKIPO's updates affect this? What is the principle of 'replacement' and how will the UKIPO's updates affect this? Read more
5 tips to help you protect a difficult-to-register trade mark Advice to help businesses who want to use more well known signs based on existing meaning, as trade marks. Advice to help businesses who want to use more well known signs based on existing meaning, as trade marks. Read more
The impact of European universities on patenting and innovation in Europe We highlight the key findings from the EPO's recent report on academic patenting by European universities. We highlight the key findings from the EPO's recent report on academic patenting by European universities. Read more
