Further notice regarding the EPO’s 10-day rule Further guidance has been published relating to the abolition of the EPO 10-day rule. Further guidance has been published relating to the abolition of the EPO 10-day rule. Read more
Send help! Please provide support! What are the differences in standards of disclosure required for proper support for a feature in a patent claim? What are the differences in standards of disclosure required for proper support for a feature in a patent claim? Read more
UKIPO releases guidance on the protection of NFTs, virtual goods and virtual... It is important for applicants to be aware of the changes published by the UKIPO regarding NFTs and other... It is important for applicants to be aware of the changes published by the UKIPO regarding NFTs and other... Read more
Use it or lose it – the impact of use on the... What constitutes genuine use and what are the consequences of Brexit on proving genuine use? What constitutes genuine use and what are the consequences of Brexit on proving genuine use? Read more
Can AI be an inventor? Final Supreme Court DABUS appeal On 2 March 2023, the Supreme Court heard the final appeal regarding whether AI can be named as a... On 2 March 2023, the Supreme Court heard the final appeal regarding whether AI can be named as a... Read more
R3/22 decision – The first successful petition for review since 2018 The European Patent Office's Enlarged Board of Appeal has announced that a petition for review has been allowed. The European Patent Office's Enlarged Board of Appeal has announced that a petition for review has been allowed. Read more
G2/21 decision – Plausibility A decision has been made in respect of the G2/21 referral. We consider the referral and what the decision... A decision has been made in respect of the G2/21 referral. We consider the referral and what the decision... Read more
EPO fees to increase from 1 April 2023 The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that it will be increasing its official fees from 1 April 2023. The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that it will be increasing its official fees from 1 April 2023. Read more
More clarity on “normal use” in EU design law The Court of Justice of the European Union has offered some clarity on what may be deemed 'normal use'. The Court of Justice of the European Union has offered some clarity on what may be deemed 'normal use'. Read more
