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Amended Rules for European Divisional Applications: Consequences and Strategic Considerations for Practitioners

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Dr. Dirk Franke

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 →

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Rule 36 EPC: New Time Limits for Filing Divisional Applications at the European Patent Office

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Dr. Dirk Franke

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 →

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