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CRISPR patents revoked: applicant associated with Nobel Prize winners voluntarily withdraws
The University of California, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier, applied for European patents relating to the use of CRISPR in eukaryotes. Patents EP2800811 and EP3401400 were initially maintained by the European Patent Office (EPO) at first instance in opposition. Both patents (which include Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier… -
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UPC preliminary measures: emerging trends
Preliminary measures, including injunctions and seizure of goods, covering all of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) participating member states are a powerful tool for patentees. As a counterbalance, potential infringers are permitted to file protective letters, which, whilst not eliminating the risk of a preliminary injunction, have the potential to… -
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T1941/21: a successful novelty sufficiency squeeze for a second medical use claim?
In recent decision T1941/21, the European Patent Office (EPO) Board of Appeal decided that a claim directed towards “substance A” for use in treating a disorder to lack novelty over a disclosure relating to “substance B + substance A” for use in treating the same disorder. -
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WIPO to mandate description usage for Hague design registrations, and puts a freeze on the 1960 Hague Act
For those planning on submitting a Hague design registration any time soon, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has updated its procedures which will take effect for any such registration applied for on, or after, 01 January 2025. This article provides a summary of the two main changes to take… -
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UK Supreme Court grants leave for landmark AI patent appeal
The UK Supreme Court has granted Emotional Perception AI Limited permission to appeal in a case that could fundamentally reshape how artificial intelligence patents are evaluated in the United Kingdom. The dispute centres on the company's attempt to patent an AI-powered media file recommendation engine that uses artificial neural network… -
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UPC issues first decision on infringement by equivalence: Plant-e BV & Plant-e Knowledge BV v Arkyne Technologies SL
In Plant-e BV & Plant-e Knowledge BV v Arkyne Technologies SL (UPC_CFI_239/2023), the Hague Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has for the first time provided guidance on the doctrine of equivalents at the UPC. -
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Heat pumps: peak efficiency?
The UK Government has set out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet a net zero target by 2050. The UK Government intends to phase out fossil-fuel boilers, and, as the UK increases electricity production from renewable sources, it is hoped that heat pumps… -
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AIM Sport Development v Supponor: national litigation and UPC opt-out withdrawals
In a recent order, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Court of Appeal confirmed that opt-out withdrawals are not affected by national proceedings outside of the transitional period. -
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Amendments, Patentability, Sufficiency, Priority UPC Case Law Series (November 2024)
Representatives before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Rachel Bateman, Samuel Keyes and Lawrence King present our latest webinar update of UPC case law, providing observations and analysis. -
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Quantum technology: accelerating the push to net zero
Achieving net-zero carbon emissions is one of the greatest challenges of our time. To meet ambitious targets set by governments and organisations worldwide, we need innovative technologies that can reduce emissions, optimise energy usage, and enhance sustainability across industries. Quantum technology, which encompasses quantum computing, quantum sensing, and other quantum-based…
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