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European Patent Office signature decision

A recent decision of the President of the EPO issued on 9 February 2024 appears to signal a departure from...

A recent decision of the President of the EPO issued on 9 February 2024 appears to signal a departure from...

When is a material a “substance or composition” or a “device”?

The European technical board of appeal has published their decision on T1252/20 relating to the question of “whether a material...

The European technical board of appeal has published their decision on T1252/20 relating to the question of “whether a material...

Feeling Good: The EPO discounts fees for micro-entities

The European Patent Office has announced a new scheme that reduces fees for 'micro-entities'.

The European Patent Office has announced a new scheme that reduces fees for 'micro-entities'.

IP Insights

5 patent cases that changed biotechnology patenting in Europe

There have been many developments in biotechnology patent law which have resulted in significant changes to patent protection for biotechnology...

There have been many developments in biotechnology patent law which have resulted in significant changes to patent protection for biotechnology...

More options for speeding up European Patent Office oppositions

What changes did the EPO announce in November 2023?

What changes did the EPO announce in November 2023?

Patents vs Trade Secrets: Choosing the right path for intellectual property protection

In the complex landscape of IP, the choice between patents and trade secrets depends on various factors such as the...

In the complex landscape of IP, the choice between patents and trade secrets depends on various factors such as the...

IP Basics

What can be patented?

What can I trade mark?

What are registered / unregistered design rights?