Differences in Approach To Inventive Step: EPO vs UPC

In light of the first revocation action being lodged at the UPC, the question…


Greenbackers and Scintilla Announce a New Partnership

Greenbackers and Scintilla announce a new partnership to boost intellectual…


Can You Keep a Secret?

Practical Considerations for the Protection of Technical Innovations: Patents…


USPTO Issues New Guidance on Use of AI Tools

A well known problem of generative Artificial Intelligence is the tendency to…


European Patent Office Revises Fees Regarding 'Micro Entities'

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


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

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


Intellectual Property is A Human Right

Did you know that Intellectual Property is a human right? We will start with a…


GI Protection Under Attack; Italy Takes Slovenia to Court

Italy! Home of some of the finest cuisine and produce in the world.  Exporting…


AI systems denied status of inventor for lack of personality

As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used as a tool to resolve…


Oral proceedings before the EPO examining division

During prosecution of a European patent application, the Examining division may…