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This blog, Patents4Life, does not contain legal advice and is for informational purposes only. Its publication does not create an attorney-client relationship nor is it a solicitation for business. This is the personal blog of Warren Woessner and does not reflect the views of Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, or any of its attorneys or staff. To the best of his ability, the Author provides current and accurate information at the time of each post, however, readers should check for current information and accuracy.
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Essentially biological processes for the production of plants and animals – EPO Enlarged Appeal Board decisions G2/07 and G1/08 – Essentially Biological Processes
From Paul Cole Opinions were handed down on 9th December in the above two cases concerning the scope of the exclusion of a.53(b) EPC 1973. That article is further defined in r.23b(5) EPC 1973, now r.26(5) EPC 2000 which specifies … Continue reading
Posted in EP and UK Practice
Tagged biotechnology, biotechnology law, EPO, intellectual property, ip, IP law tools, Paul Cole, Warren Woessner
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Newsflash! EPO announces that it does not require search results from priority applications filed at the USPTO, JPO and UKIPO
From Marks & Clerk — This is a correction to the post of December 10th. Late yesterday – December 9, 2010 – a decision of the President of the European Patent Office (EPO) was posted on the EPO website confirming that … Continue reading
Posted in Non-U.S. Practice
Tagged EPO, intellectual property, ip, IP law tools, marks & clerk, Warren Woessner
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Obligation to submit search results to the EPO as of January 1, 2011
Submitting search results of priority applications to the EPO will become obligatory as of January 1, 2011 The Implementing Regulations of the European Patent Convention will change as of January 1, 2011, which apply to European patent applications and international … Continue reading
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Tagged biotechnology law, EPO, intellectual property, ip, IP law tools, Warren Woessner
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Supreme Court Grants Cert. in Microsoft v. i4i.
Today, the Supreme Court granted Microsoft’s petition for cert. in Microsoft v. i4i. Microsoft asked the Supreme Court to answer the question of whether or not a defendant who asserts patent invalidity based on art not considered by the Patent Office … Continue reading