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Coronavirus: IP offices in Europe – changed practice
As a response to the new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, IP offices in Europe have implemented special measures to offer some level of flexibility to rights holders whilst Europe is working under new and uncertain conditions.
Covid-19 (coronavirus)Book announcement: EPO Board of Appeal Decisions
The third edition of our book of decisions from the European Patent Office is now available to download. Selected Board of Appeal decisions represent some of the most useful and frequently cited decisions used by our patent team in our defence of and opposition to European patents. As well as a tool for advocacy, the decisions also illustrate some of the fundamental tenets of EPC law and practice.
Read moreUP & UPC
We are keeping a close eye on developments in this ever-evolving and sometimes complex area of patent law. Keep up to date with our news updates and guide to the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court.
Read MoreGuide to ViCo at the EPO
The EPO is moving towards the use of video conferencing (ViCo) for oral proceedings. We have produced a guide drawing from our experience of ex parte and inter partes oral proceedings before the EPO by video conference to aid participants of such proceedings in what they might expect and how best to prepare. Our “Client Checklist for ViCo” is included for clients attending a ViCo hearing.
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