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G 1/22 and G 2/22 – Hearing Report

We observed the eagerly anticipated G 1/22 and G 2/22 Enlarged Board of Appeal hearing held at the European Patent Office (EPO) on 26 May 2023.  The Enlarged Board have been asked to decide on tw...

How to Recognise Whether Your Fintech Invention Is Patentable in Europe: Knowing What to Say and What Not To!

Unless a new device has been developed, most fintech inventions can be characterised, on some level at least, as relating to computer programs or business methods, but typically both.  Obtaining ...

Patent Law & Practice at a Glance

We regularly review changes to patent law and practice at the UK-IPO, EPO and in other jurisdictions so that we can keep abreast of the latest developments.  Please feel free to contact your usua...

Managing a Trade Mark Portfolio – Supporting Efficiency and Enhancing Growth: Part 2

For mature businesses with extensive IP portfolios, having a clear and signposted IP strategy in place saves money because it means working to a coherent and consistent plan rather than having differe...

Checking in on the ‘Notional Business Person’: A Look at the Treatment of Business Methods by the EPO

Background Applicants and practitioners filing patent applications for computer-implemented ‘mixed-type’ inventions will be familiar with EPO examiners striking out various features of the claim a...

Essential Questions on Right to Priority Before the Enlarged Board of Appeal: Referrals G1/22 and G2/22

Summary The Enlarged Board of Appeal has issued its preliminary opinion in respect of two important questions concerning whether the European Patent Office can decide on entitlement to a priority righ...

Decarbonising the Maritime Sector: £77M Funding and More Support for UK Marine Innovators

Last year, we wrote about opportunities for conversion of the maritime sector to greener fuels.  We argued that ships in the UK and beyond have the potential to be converted to sustainable fuels ...

G 1/22 and G 2/22: Oral Proceedings Scheduled for 26 May 2023

The Enlarged Board of Appeal have now scheduled the hearing relating to G1/22 and G2/22 for 26 May 2023. As well as the extent of the jurisdiction of the EPO, the questions referred to the Enlarged Bo...

Start-ups and Trade Marks – The What? Why? When? And How? 

The value of a trade mark Every company, regardless of its size, has a trade mark.  What is it?   It could be your company name, logo, a specific 3D shape or even a colour.  In fac...

Patent Law & Practice at a Glance

We regularly review changes to patent law and practice at the UK-IPO, EPO and in other jurisdictions so that we can keep abreast of the latest developments.  Please feel free to contact your usua...