Patents

What are International Preliminary Examinations and when is it useful to request one?

We highlight the key findings from the EPO's recent report on academic patenting by European universities.

These five tips can help ensure your European patent is in a good position to defend a possible opposition.

What constitutes a legal 'threat' and what lessons can be learnt for using Amazon's infringement notification system?

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

What changes did the EPO announce in November 2023?

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

How can you revamp your patent portfolio?