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.
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.