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Category Archives: Patent Law
Morocco: Validation Agreement Enters into Force
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced in a recent press release that the agreement on the validation of European patents between the EPO and Morocco will enter into force on March 1, 2015. With the recognition of the EPC, … Continue reading
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Tagged EPC, European patent application, European patent office, Morocco, validation
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Interview: Incentives to Innovate
Interview with Dr. Dirk Franke. The following topics are covered: the future of the profession of a European patent attorney, patent litigation costs, trivial patents; how to find a qualified patent attorney, EU patent (unitary patent), changes in the European … Continue reading
Ireland: London Agreement Enters into Force
With Ireland already having deposited on November 25, 2012 the instrument of accession to the London Agreement, the new legislation will formally enter into force in Ireland on March 1, 2014. Ireland had already signed into effect national laws in … Continue reading
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Tagged European patent office, European patents, Ireland, language regime, London agreement, valdiation
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EPO: Abandonment of Established and Efficient Safety Mechanisms for Users
This week we received an official notification of the European Patent Office (EPO) along with the regular statement of our deposit account of 10 February 2014 with the headline “abolishment of the administration fee in case of insufficient cover of … Continue reading
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Priority Documents: Formalities and Time Limits in Germany and Europe
Many applicants of patents, trademarks or designs in Europe or Germany have questions concerning the formalities and time limits for having the priority claim of a previously filed application confirmed. The formalities and time limits for submitting either a priority document … Continue reading
Posted in Design Law, European Law, German law, International Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law
Tagged certified copy, priority, priority claim, priority document
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Revised German Patent Act: More Flexibility for Applicants
A revised German Patent Act will enter into force on April 1, 2014. This has been announced by the German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO) in a press release on October 24, 2013. With the revised German Patent Act important … Continue reading
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Amended Rules for European Divisional Applications: Consequences and Strategic Considerations for Practitioners
According to an announcement of the EPO, new rules for filing European divisional applications will enter into force on April 1, 2014. The new rules will have the consequence that for all European patent applications pending on April 1, 2014, … Continue reading
Rule 36 EPC: New Time Limits for Filing Divisional Applications at the European Patent Office
The European Patent Office (EPO) has finally bowed to the pressure of many applicants for a European patent and will introduce new rules governing the filing of divisional applications. As has been announced by the EPO on October 18, 2013, … Continue reading
Employee’s Inventions: Check-List for Preparing the Initial Meeting with the Patent Attorney
Many times, inventors and start-up entrepreneurs realize they need professional help in order to protect their inventions before the patent office. This is a good realization to have, as early as possible. Unfortunately, not too many inventors and start-up entrepreneurs … Continue reading
Search Tools for Patents and Trademarks
The following search tools are provided by national and international patent and trademark offices and can be used free of charge for searching of patents, designs and trademarks: 1. Search Tools for Patents The following search tools can be used … Continue reading