G4/19: Is double patenting permissible at the EPO? Double patenting occurs when two patents are granted that relate to identical subject matter. Double patenting occurs when two patents are granted that relate to identical subject matter. Read more
Update on EPO proceedings due to the COVID-19 outbreak New measures have been announced for Examination and Opposition Division and Board of Appeal cases. New measures have been announced for Examination and Opposition Division and Board of Appeal cases. Read more
Online marketplaces and the storage of goods Did the sale of infringing Davidoff perfume (by a third party) on Amazon’s marketplace constitute infringement by Amazon itself? Did the sale of infringing Davidoff perfume (by a third party) on Amazon’s marketplace constitute infringement by Amazon itself? Read more
False declarations and unenforceable patents in the US A mistake in naming inventors rendered a US patent unenforceable. A mistake in naming inventors rendered a US patent unenforceable. Read more
Red Bull v Big Horn: the dangers of free riding and bulls Horns clash as Red Bull accuses Big Horn of free riding on its brand reputation. Horns clash as Red Bull accuses Big Horn of free riding on its brand reputation. Read more
UPDATE: EPO and EUIPO deadline extensions Extensions are available to assist businesses affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. Extensions are available to assist businesses affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. Read more
‘Notorious’ prior art divides EPO Board of Appeal and Examining Division over... The EPO Board of Appeal has overturned a decision by the Examining division. The EPO Board of Appeal has overturned a decision by the Examining division. Read more
EUIPO issues warning about IP scams A recent scam has led the European Union Intellectual Property Office to issue a warning to their users. A recent scam has led the European Union Intellectual Property Office to issue a warning to their users. Read more
UKIPO declares ‘interrupted days’ to help with impact of COVID-19 The UKIPO has declared 24 March 2020 and all subsequent days until further notice, 'interrupted days'. The UKIPO has declared 24 March 2020 and all subsequent days until further notice, 'interrupted days'. Read more
