European Union, United Kingdom - June 25 2021
The concept of double patenting will be familiar to those working in the patent field. It occurs when two different patents in the same jurisdiction…
Alex Epstein
United Kingdom - September 7 2020
Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is one of the fastest growing areas at the EPO. From 2015-2018, its average annual growth…
Alex Epstein
European Union, United Kingdom - July 14 2020
The wording of Article 3(d) of the SPC Regulation requires that the SPC application must rely on “the first authorisation to place the product on the…
European Union, United Kingdom - June 25 2020
Who knew a mouse could cause so much trouble? The Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the case of Regeneron v Kymab this week, ruling that the…
Frances Denney, Caitlin Heard
European Union - March 18 2020
In light of the ongoing coronavirus situation the EPO has issued guidance regarding its deadlines. Time periods expiring on or after the date of…