‘Bonus’ effect under EPO practice
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‘Bonus’ effect under EPO practice

The concept of a ‘bonus’ effect refers to a situation where inventive step is denied despite the presence of an unexpected technical effect. Although relatively rare, it has been applied in a number of decisions of the Boards of Appeal. Read more in the latest blog post.

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Webinar on EPO practice: G 2/21 and Inventive Step – Reliance on a Purported Technical Effect
EPO case law, EPO G decisions, EPO oppositions and appeals, EPO practice, EPO prosecution, EPO T decisions Michał Dąbrówka EPO case law, EPO G decisions, EPO oppositions and appeals, EPO practice, EPO prosecution, EPO T decisions Michał Dąbrówka

Webinar on EPO practice: G 2/21 and Inventive Step – Reliance on a Purported Technical Effect

In this on-demand webinar, we review selected decisions applying G 2/21 and share key takeaways for those working with European patent portfolios, particularly in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

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There’s an alternative, and then there’s an ‘alternative’ - T 1468/23
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There’s an alternative, and then there’s an ‘alternative’ - T 1468/23

In T 1468/23, the EPO’s Board of Appeal overturned the reasoning of the Opposition Division on inventive step after reassessing the comparison between the claimed invention and the closest prior art.  Read more in the latest blog post.

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