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.
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.
Third-party observations during prosecution before the EPO (2)
Looking to challenge a competitor’s European patent application? This article explores practical aspects of third-party observations (TPOs) at the European Patent Office. Learn how to use TPOs tactically - timing, objections, handling of TPOs as an applicant, and more - explained by a European and UK patent attorney.
Third-party observations during prosecution before the EPO (1)
Looking to challenge a European patent application during prosecution? This article outlines how to file third-party observations (TPOs) at the European Patent Office - learn procedural steps and strategic considerations from a European and UK patent attorney.