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European Patent Office (EPO) has published a quality dashboard
The dashboard presents key performance indicators (KPIs) in quality and aims to enhance transparency by providing quarterly updates on quality and user satisfaction
Wine labelling: creativity from constraint(s)
…or how to make the most of the latest mandatory statements to clarify the image of your wine and ensure its protection.
Grandfather clause for European patent attorneys
Grandfather clause for European patent attorneys
A European Patent Attorney may represent a party before the UPC provided he has the appropriate qualifications. These qualifications are defined by the “Rules on the European Patent Litigation Certificate and other appropriate qualifications” (or REPLC).
Stay of proceedings in case of parallel proceedings before the UPC and the EPO: the Paris Central Division dismisses the request
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Stay of proceedings in case of parallel proceedings before the UPC and the EPO: the Paris Central Division dismisses the request
In an order dated 8 January 2024, the Paris Central Division interpreted for the first time article 33 (10) of the Agreement concerning the stay of proceedings in the event of parallel proceedings likely to challenge the validity of the patent before the EPO.