Inspicos

Edward Farrington of Inspicos reports that guidance is being sought from the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal three decades after a decision on the analysis of complex products

Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos says that clarification from the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal may be necessary after a series of rulings concerning the format of oral proceedings in appeals

Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos explains a ruling on the acceptance of evidence that is made public after the filing of an application to prove a technical effect

The European patent system will undergo wholesale reform in June 2023. Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos explains what the changes mean for proprietors and applicants

The European Patent Office (EPO)’s requirement for the description of a patent to confirm the claims at the final stage of grant or opposition proceedings is coming under attack, as Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos explains

Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S discusses the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court regime expected to enter into force by early 2023

Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S discusses a technical board of appeal referral that deals with the issue of entitlement to priority

Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S explains the EBA’s G 1/21 decision

Peter Koefoed of Inspicos P/S explains the findings of a recent decision concerning the inventiveness of computer-implemented simulation methods

Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S assesses the legitimacy of the EPO’s adaptation of video conferencing solutions in proceedings

Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S explains the findings of a recent decision by the EPO Board of Appeal, which permits the introduction of new facts and evidence in proceedings

Under the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the EPO has postponed all oral proceedings in opposition scheduled for the rest of the year. Only oral proceedings already scheduled to take place by videoconference or to be held by videoconference with the parties' consent will take place this year. Oral proceedings in examination are still being held by videoconference whilst oral proceedings in appeal in principle still take place as scheduled.