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A Game-Changer for Machine Learning Patents in the UK?

In a remarkable decision, published on 21 November 2023, the High Court has overturned a decision by the UKIPO relating to machine learning.  This decision appears to significantly broaden the ty...

Balancing Cost, Risk and Coverage With Unitary Patents: A Biomedical Engineering Case Study

Until recently there has been no way to obtain a single patent right covering several European countries.  However, the framework surrounding patent protection in Europe is changing.  The ne...

Preparing for the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patents

Contents UPC and UP Summary Decisions Preparations Needed – UPC Opt-Out Preparations – UP Preparations Costs Preparing for the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patents The introduction of ...

Cybersecurity: Strategy for Patents

With contributions from Matthew Hoyles, Kate Voller and James Taylor. European and UK patent law concerning the patentability of inventions in the cybersecurity sector is full of nuances.  In ord...

Patents and Polymorphs

Patents directed to a polymorph can be an effective way to obtain second- or third-line protection for lead drug candidates.  The EPO recognises that a specific polymorph is novel compared to an ...

Chemical Patents – How to Get the Protection You Want in Europe Part 3: Amendments at the EPO

Part 1: Defining the Invention  Part 2: Supporting the Invention As those familiar with the patent process will know, the requirements set by the European Patent Convention (EPC) are considered stric...

Patents at Sea – Protecting Innovation in The Marine and Aquaculture Sectors

Patents, trade marks and designs are geographical in scope.  This means that a UK patent, for example, can only be enforced in the UK and therefore cannot prevent someone from using the same inve...

Do Patents Benefit Cleantech Companies?

The UK will shortly host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference.  Known as COP26, this conference could arguably be one of the most important climate summits to date, with world leaders assessing ...

Patents

At GJE we use our legal and technical expertise to advise you on how to apply for a patent across any area of technology. Understanding your company’s commercial goals and the competitive landsc...

Chemical Patents – How to Get the Protection You Want in Europe Part 2: Supporting the Invention

Part 1: Defining the Invention Part 3: Amendments at the EPO As those familiar with the patent granting process will know, a European patent is obtained via the European Patent Office (EPO).  For a E...