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Technical Boards of Appeal of the EPO – Update

Clearly, 2020 was a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic presented the Boards of Appeal and the wider EPO with significant challenges. According to the Annual Report of the Boards of Appeal, in 2020 the Technical Boards of Appeal received 37% (1233) fewer new appeals than in 2019.

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EPO Statistics – Update

After a period of moderate growth the number of new European patent applications received by the EPO in 2020 fell slightly (1282 new applications or 0.7% less than in 2019). This is a surprisingly good result given the unusual circumstances that prevailed throughout most of 2020. Overall, looking back over a decade, the number of new European patent applications filed in 2020 was 25% higher than the number filed in 2011.

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IP Inclusive Senior Leaders’ Pledge Launched Today

IP Inclusive’s senior leaders’ think tank has launched its new “Leaders’ Pledge” initiative, where individuals in senior leadership roles within IP firms and IP professional bodies make personal commitments to provide visible and active leadership on improving diversity and inclusion in their organisations.

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G1/21 Issues Order on Decision on Holding Oral Proceedings by Video Conference

The EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal announced on 16 July 2021 their Decision on referral G1/21 which concerned the legality of enforcing oral proceedings by videoconference.

Blogs

Building on Innovation

There are many inventors who have devoted their time to discovering new technologies which facilitate the construction of novel architecture, and the improvement of existing structures. This article takes a look at some of those inventors and their patented technology which is paving the way for cleaner and more elaborate building designs.

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Haseltine Lake Kempner Once Again Ranked in IAM Patent 1000

Haseltine Lake Kempner has been recognised in numerous patent rankings in the 2021 IAM Patent 1000, including both the United Kingdom: England and European Patent Office jurisdictions.

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By Design: Online Enforcement of Designs

In order to protect rights owners against fake and counterfeit products being sold online, online retailers, particularly those selling goods on behalf of third party parties such as Amazon and eBay, have different measures in place, namely Amazon’s Report Infringement Form and eBay’s VeRo programme.

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IP Analytics – MedTech

In our latest Analytics update, Andrew Flaxman from Haseltine Lake Kempner’s IP Analytics team looks at patent data in the MedTech field and considers where the future might lie for MedTech companies.

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A Very British Summer

BBQ’s are a great way to get together with friends and family over delicious food, especially when you add some cold beverages, good music and sunshine, although this might be a bit optimistic in the UK! Luckily, there are a few inventions that have got you covered when it comes to BBQing in a wet British summer.