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EPO Rule Changes Update April 2011

EPO Rule Changes Update April 2011

by | Jan 1, 2011 | EPO

Deadlines for Filing Divisional Applications We have previously discussed the revised rules for filing divisional applications introduced with effect from 1 April 2010. These previous changes introduced a 24 month period for filing any divisional applications...
Edinburgh Patent Appeal Withdrawn

Edinburgh Patent Appeal Withdrawn

by | Jan 1, 2007 | EPO

The patent was granted in 2001 and alleged by many to relate, intentionally or otherwise, to human cloning. This latter concern was rapidly extinguished but the patent was nevertheless opposed by 14 parties, principally on the ground of lack of morality, leading to a...