A guide to ‘further processing’ at the European Patent Office
Beyond remedying missed deadlines, further processing can offer valuable flexibility during European patent prosecution. Learn how to leverage it effectively as part of a coordinated global filing strategy.
Parameters and (in)sufficiency of disclosure – T 2009/23
In T 2009/23, the Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office found that a key parameter in the main independent claim could not be reliably determined, leading to fatal insufficiency of disclosure. Learn more in our latest article.
T 1065/23 – on novelty and inventive step of pea protein extracts
T 1065/23 from the EPO’s Technical Board of Appeal illustrates how targeted experimental evidence can make or break product-by-process claims in the chemical field. Learn more in our latest article.
T 1561/23 - G 1/24 in action
In T 1561/23, the Technical Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office applied the principles of G 1/24 on using the description to interpret patent claims. Learn the key takeaways from the decision.
G 1/23 - reproducibility not a requirement for a commercial product to be prior art
The Enlarged Board of Appeal finds in G 1/23 that non-reproducible commercial products are part of the state of the art. Learn the key takeaways here.
Using ‘PACE’ at the EPO
Need faster patent prosecution in Europe? This guide explains how to use the European Patent Office’s PACE programme to accelerate search and examination timelines. Learn key requirements, risks, and strategic considerations from a European and UK patent attorney.