Gene patents in the line of fire The European Patent Office's biotechnology department handles some of the Office’s most complex - and controversial - patent applications. Siobhán Yeats, director of biotechnology at the EPO, spoke to Eklavya Gupte ab... By Managing IP Correspondent November 01 2007
In support of a rethink on fees From Laurence Julien-Raes and and Xavier Buffet Delmas By Managing IP Correspondent November 01 2007
Clash over stem cell patents in Europe Opponents of biotech research have focused on ethical provisions in European law to challenge controversial patents. Eklavya Gupte reports on two pending cases at the EPO that may clarify some key questions By Managing IP Correspondent November 01 2007
CFI's Microsoft ruling may threaten R&D in Europe What impact will September's Microsoft ruling have on IP owners in Europe? Helen Davison reports By Managing IP Correspondent November 01 2007
Court clarifies key EU design terms IP owners have been given more clarity about the scope of protection for design rights after a UK court ruling on air freshener cans By Managing IP Correspondent November 01 2007
