Adaptation of the Description – A Saga Finally Over?

A new entry in the ongoing argument regarding description amendment at the EPO…


One IPO Search

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has recently launched a new patent…


Design Registrations and Global Grace Periods

Following our post concerning the UK Designs process (see here), we now write…


Unitary Patent Expands to Romania

The Unitary Patent system has been operative for a year now and generally seems…


EPO Official Fees

When entering the EPO regional phase, there are many variables that influence…


USPTO and EPO Update: IPOs Broaden Electronic Signature Rules

USPTO and EPO update: both IPOs have recently broadened the types of electronic…


European Patent Office Revises Fees Regarding 'Micro Entities'

The European Patent Office regularly revises its official fee schedules and has…


Attention Robocop! : The European Union Decides the World’s First AI Laws

The European Union has made a precedent setting decision regarding AI Laws. At…


European Patents can now be Extended to Georgia

The “European Patent” as we know it today originated in the late 1970’s. This…


The European Patent Office Abolishes the “10-day Rule”

The European Patent Office Abolishes the “10-day Rule” If you are not in the…