EPO Patent Index 2024 We highlight the key findings from the EPO's Patent Index 2024 report. We highlight the key findings from the EPO's Patent Index 2024 report. Read more
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
EPO study highlights that owning IP rights puts European firms ahead The EPO and the EUIPO have released a new study investigating how European companies utilise intellectual property rights. We... The EPO and the EUIPO have released a new study investigating how European companies utilise intellectual property rights. We... Read more
Changes in costs for Australian patents An important procedural change is being introduced in the process for obtaining an Australian patent. An important procedural change is being introduced in the process for obtaining an Australian patent. Read more
Webinar: Patenting perfumes and fragrances Register for this 45 minute webinar on 12th September 2024. Register for this 45 minute webinar on 12th September 2024. Read more
Webinar: Patenting chemical inventions Register for this 45 minute webinar on 5th September 2024. Register for this 45 minute webinar on 5th September 2024. Read more
Court of Appeal judgment on patentability of Artificial Neural Networks In a significant ruling, the Court of Appeal recently addressed the patentability of Artificial Neural Networks in the context... In a significant ruling, the Court of Appeal recently addressed the patentability of Artificial Neural Networks in the context... Read more
