In T 1688/20, the Board of Appeal has deviated from novelty criteria with respect to selection inventions as set out in the EPO guidelines for examination (G-VI, 8, ii), in favour of applying the “Gold Standard” test of novelty. This decision may be useful when arguing novelty in examination and opposition proceedings.
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In this episode senior associate and patent attorney Paul Roscoe, and partner, solicitor and trade mark attorney Chris Hoole, are joined by 3D printing specialist and CEO/co-founder of Promake, Professor Jason Laing.
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The Informals are a group of trainee patent attorneys in various stages of the profession, from various firms, across the UK. The Informals represent the interests of student members of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), both within CIPA and towards other professional bodies.
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Like many, I am a big fan of Dragons’ Den. I love discovering new brands and that – matched with some entertainment from the Dragons – makes for an enjoyable Thursday evening. But there are a number of common issues that I come across each episode which suggest that brand owners may benefit from some practical tips.
Read moreThe Enlarged Board of Appeal have decided that post-published evidence can be used to prove a technical effect for the assessment of inventive step if the technical effect is “encompassed by the technical teaching” of the application at the original filing date.
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In this webinar for university knowledge exchange practitioners, patent attorneys and senior associates Edward Rainsford and Parminder Lally discussed what can, and cannot, be patented at the European Patent Office (EPO) and the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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On the 27 April 2023, the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) hosted its annual student conference in Birmingham. The event aims to provide useful information and support to trainees on their route to qualification.
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Appleyard Lees’ ‘Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report 2022’ revealed a significant increase in patent filings related to biodegradable plastics in recent years.
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Recently, we were invited to observe an opposition hearing before the European Patent Office (EPO).
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Associate and trade mark attorney Hannah Burrows discusses how major luxury fashion labels appear to have moved from fanciful logos, with significant stylisation being stripped back in favour of simpler fonts.
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Business lawyers are expected to advise their clients on a wide range of regulatory, statutory and international legal issues.
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