2018 Diversity Report

12/11/18

Here at Wynne-Jones IP, we’re big on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. To celebrate it being IP Inclusive week, we’ve released our Diversity Report for 2018.

Mental health in intellectual property – breaking down barriers

07/11/18

Mental illness is frequently referred to as the ‘last taboo'.

First case to go to appeal at EPO since new Rule 28(2) EPC was implemented

01/11/18

Last July we reported¹ on the introduction of new Rule 28(2) EPC regarding the patentability of plants and animals obtained by “an essentially biological process”.

Following this, a case² is now going to appeal at the EPO to contest the interpretation and validity of this new Rule.  Significantly this will be the first case to go to the Boards of Appeal since Rule 28(2) EPC was implemented. Oral proceedings are scheduled to take place on 5^th December 2018.³