The European Patent Office (EPO) annually recognises exceptional individuals whose inventions are making a significant contribution across sectors to drive technological progress,
Key points Last year, my colleague Ross Chapman reported the latest on the ongoing description amendments saga at the EPO (link). This
Previous case G1/92 referred questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal regarding whether the chemical composition of a product is made available
As online sales rise and technology advances, counterfeiting of goods is becoming increasingly problematic for many brands. Counterfeit goods are imitations of
Opinion of the Advocate General regarding joined cases Teva II (C-119/22) and MSD (C-149/22) Two referrals have been made to the Court
Until late last year, the law relating to the patentability of AI-innovations at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) had been
In a declaration in March 2024, as a part of the consultation on primary trade mark legislation, the Government of Jersey has
In a third (and we hope final) update on whether or not the EPO accepts digital signatures on assignments/licences/other agreements, we can
The EPO has recently announced, among other fee changes, new Rules enabling specific types of small companies to claim a discount of
Following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU), Retained EU Plant Variety Rights were awarded to provide continuing protection in the