Launch of the new digital service transformation at the UKIPO What can be expected from the new digital service, 'One IPO'? What can be expected from the new digital service, 'One IPO'? Read more
Competencies for Milan UPC seat announced and given starting date The Unified Patent Court’s Administrative Committee has announced the competencies of the UPC’s Central Division seat in Milan. The Unified Patent Court’s Administrative Committee has announced the competencies of the UPC’s Central Division seat in Milan. Read more
Sufficiency of second medical use claims This decision sheds light on the sufficiency requirement for second medical use claims. This decision sheds light on the sufficiency requirement for second medical use claims. Read more
Do clinical trials constitute prior public use of a pharmaceutical formulation? A recent decision has provided greater legal certainty for those looking to apply to patent a pharmaceutical formulation. A recent decision has provided greater legal certainty for those looking to apply to patent a pharmaceutical formulation. Read more
The Unified Patent Court is now live The Unified Patent Court is now live as the sunrise period has ended. The Unified Patent Court is now live as the sunrise period has ended. Read more
Milan officially named as third seat of the Unified Patent Court, but... Milan replaces London after the UK withdrew from the UPC in 2020. Milan replaces London after the UK withdrew from the UPC in 2020. Read more
UK Patent Box – more attractive than ever The UK Patent Box scheme allows businesses to pay a lower rate of corporation tax on income from patented... The UK Patent Box scheme allows businesses to pay a lower rate of corporation tax on income from patented... Read more
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