Changes to the EPO Guidelines for Examination
Jon Gilbert reviews the latest version of the European Patent Office’s Guidelines for Examination.
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Jon Gilbert reviews the latest version of the European Patent Office’s Guidelines for Examination.
Gillian Taylor dispels some common myths about the patenting of food and highlights some of the potential benefits for the food manufacturing sector.
Steve Howe considers the prospects for the Unitary Patent Package following the UK Government’s announcement that ratification is still on the agenda.
Andrew Carridge considers the concept of plausibility in European patent applications and the possible implications for your patent strategy.
Paul Loustalan analyses the latest statistics released by HMRC on the impact of the UK Patent Box relief for IP investment.
Once again Reddie & Grose has been ranked as one of the UK’s top intellectual property firms.
Alex Cope explores the recent national IP drive in China and considers the likely impact on the global market for smartphones.