AutoStore says ‘Let’s ‘Av Ocado’ We examine the ongoing patent battle between Ocado & AutoStore. We examine the ongoing patent battle between Ocado & AutoStore. Read more
The Board of Appeal dismisses appeal for part of specification of application... An example of why should applicants carefully check all documents in the notice of allowance. An example of why should applicants carefully check all documents in the notice of allowance. Read more
Sufficiency of second medical use claims – when can you say enough... Does this recent decision lower the threshold for sufficient disclosure of a second medical use claim? Does this recent decision lower the threshold for sufficient disclosure of a second medical use claim? Read more
G1/21 Appeal – Oral proceedings re-scheduled There has been a postponement of the oral proceedings in respect of the G1/21 appeal. There has been a postponement of the oral proceedings in respect of the G1/21 appeal. Read more
Nintendo pioneers new piracy blocking tactics in IP infringement cases What are the new IP tactics that electronics company Nintendo have used so effectively? What are the new IP tactics that electronics company Nintendo have used so effectively? Read more
Patent Box – Mitigating the rise in Corporation Tax How does the rise of corporation tax from 19% to 25% impact the Patent Box scheme? How does the rise of corporation tax from 19% to 25% impact the Patent Box scheme? Read more
Modern day seances using AI? A recent patent granted to Microsoft describes an invention which emulates talking to the deceased. A recent patent granted to Microsoft describes an invention which emulates talking to the deceased. Read more
Medical treatment patent prohibition has teeth at the EPO A European patent has been revoked after a recent decision by the EPO Boards of Appeal. A European patent has been revoked after a recent decision by the EPO Boards of Appeal. Read more
Can the EPO Boards of Appeal review findings of fact? A recent patent decision has changed how far the EPO Boards of Appeal reviews findings of fact. A recent patent decision has changed how far the EPO Boards of Appeal reviews findings of fact. Read more
