by George Schlich | Mar 24, 2023 | EPO
The guidance is: in support of inventive step, yes, post-filed data can be used, if it relates to the same invention as disclosed in the original application. Summary of the Decision In summary, in support of inventive step in a claim in a European patent: • yes,...
by Juliette Boynton | Mar 22, 2023 | EPO
As we know, when claiming priority from an earlier application, one of the tests for a valid priority claim is that it relates to the “same invention”; this being essentially the same as the test for added matter and requiring a “direct and unambiguous” disclosure of...
by David Eyre | Jan 21, 2022 | Briefings, EPO, UPC, US & International
Background to the UPC The European Unitary Patent is intended to provide a further and more efficient option for enforcement of patent rights across the European Union. It is based on the European patent system which is overseen by the European Patent Organisation...
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