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The European Patent Office (“EPO”) has recently launched a user consultation on the novelty requirement under the European Patent Convention (“EPC”), specifically focusing on the question of incorporating a general grace period into the EPC. Find out more information here...
One of the cornerstones of the patent system in many countries, including the UK, is the need to apply for a patent before disclosing your invention publicly. However, in the real world these things can happen. So what can you do if you’ve accidentally disclosed your invention before you’ve filed a patent application?
The EPO has announced their biennial fee increases for payments made on or after 1 April 2022, which has resulted in an average increase in fees of around 2.5%.