by David Eyre | Dec 22, 2025 | EPO
Background Under G 1/92, a product on the market was not considered “available” as prior art under Article 54(2) EPC if the skilled person could not reproduce it without undue burden. This created a peculiar legal fiction: a product could be purchased yet legally...
by Sean Hutchinson | Dec 19, 2025 | Trademarks
Background For a democracy to function, it is essential that every politician standing for office can voice their opinion and that every political party hoping to form the next government can promote their agenda. This cornerstone of democratic society, encompassed by...
by Agne Augustinaite | Dec 10, 2025 | UK
One recent example involves Nvidia’s attempt to secure a patent for methods of playing a video game that uses AI technology. In assessing this case, the UKIPO considered key issues surrounding patentability, offering valuable insight into how such inventions are...
by Alyson Lam | Dec 2, 2025 | EPO
In a further development, T1849/23 has become the first case where clear claim language is broadened by definitions and/or embodiments provided in the description. Background T 1849/23 concerned an appeal filed by Alois Kober GmbH, the Opponent, against the Opposition...
by Sean Hutchinson | Nov 14, 2025 | UK
Background The growing use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) has had a significant impact on many parts of our daily lives, and patent law is no exception. Those interested in this subject will know that a patent applicant by the name of Dr Stephen Thaler once...
by David Eyre | Nov 5, 2025 | Designs & Copyright
Background LEGO A/S (‘LEGO’) owns the following registered Community designs (‘RCD’) for ‘building blocks from a toy building set’ (Locarno class 21.01): – RCD no. 001950981-0001 – RCD no. 002137190-0002 The defendant, Pozitív Energiaforrás Kft....
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