Published: January 17, 2024 Carbon Capture Search Platform Introduced by the EPO The EPO has recently added a new section on carbon capture and storage to its clean energy technologies...
Published: January 3, 2024 Target Sports Swiss Point® system used in PDC World Darts Championship As the final of the PDC World Darts Championship approaches, we’re taking a look at the patented technology...
Published: January 2, 2024 G1/23 – But what if the prior art is (use of) a software product? What constitutes prior art is a fundamental question in patent law. In T 438/19 (the case which led...
Published: December 7, 2023 EPO accelerates opposition proceedings for parallel infringement and revocation actions European Patent Office (EPO) opposition is an effective tool for parties seeking revocation or limitation of both opted-out...
Published: December 1, 2023 A positive step for protecting AI and machine learning innovation in the UK The UK High Court gave a surprising endorsement for the prospects of protecting artificial neural networks (ANNs) in...
Published: November 6, 2023 End of the 10-day rule As part of the ongoing digital transformation, the European Patent Office (EPO) has officially abolished the 10-day rule...
Published: October 26, 2023 Entitlement to claim priority On 10 October 2023, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) handed down its decision on the consolidated cases G1/22 and...
Published: October 24, 2023 Septest Limited win top prize at TBAT Innovation Challenge Forresters were proud to once again sponsor the Innovation Challenge, a unique opportunity for businesses to showcase their...
Published: October 16, 2023 Implicit basis for disclaimers A recent Board of Appeal decision, T 0273/22, gives more insight into the basis requirements for disclaimers. Background...
Published: October 6, 2023 Forresters hire Partner Michael Fischer Forresters has strengthened its German and European credentials with the hire of Partner Michael Fischer. Michael is a German...
Published: October 3, 2023 Lack of Sufficiency: when examples cannot be repeated A decision by the EPO Board of Appeal provides guidance for patent applicants on the importance of sufficiency...
Published: September 26, 2023 First UPC preliminary injunction granted to biotech company The UPC is a new unified court system covering 17 countries that have ratified the UPC Agreement. The UPC entered...
