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A warning on free beers: EPO confirms “whole range sufficiency” test applies to broadly claimed mechanical inventions (T 0149/21)

This decision of the European Patent Office (EPO) Boards of Appeal clarifies that the concept of ‘whole range sufficiency’ applies to all types of inventions, not just to fields of chemistry and… read more…

The UK’s 50 biggest universities filed 433 new patent applications last year

Data and commentary provided by Mathys & Squire has featured in an article by TechEU and Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review providing an update on the rise of patent applications… read more…

UKIPO tightens the rules on compliance period extension

As of 1 May 2023, there has been a substantial change in the manner in which the compliance period for UK divisional patent applications is determined The compliance period defines the deadline… read more…

UKIPO sees steadying application numbers after fluctuations during the pandemic and Brexit

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has released a report outlining statistics regarding patents, trade marks, designs, and hearings for 2022 The data shows an increase in patent applications… read more…

T 1634/17: evidence needed to show what was disclosed during an oral presentation

The recent decision T 1634/17 confirms the strict approach taken by the EPO when considering whether an oral presentation anticipates a subsequently filed patent application, and the  high burden… read more…

Twitter rebrands as ‘X’: the dangers of abandoning iconic trade marks

Twitter has recently announced its decision to undergo a complete rebranding, changing its name to ‘X’ and abandoning the iconic blue bird that has been associated with the brand for years This… read more…

Mathys & Squire and Career Ready: empowering the workforce of tomorrow

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the success of individuals and companies alike is heavily reliant on a skilled and adaptable workforce With technological advancements, shifting industry… read more…

TikTok Shop: the new frontier for counterfeit products

The advent of social commerce has revolutionised the way we shop, blurring the lines between content creation, entertainment, and consumerism The explosive growth of TikTok has attracted a reported… read more…

New government strategy aims to position the UK as centre for AI technology innovation

The UK Government set out plans for artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in a white paper released by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology earlier this year With the UK… read more…

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