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Data protection – June-December 2024
This newsletter presents a selection of legal news from June to December 2024 in the field of personal data protection.
Patent protection for methods for treatment in Europe and the US
For European patents, methods for treatment by surgery or therapy are explicitly excluded from patentability by the legislation (Article 53 EPC), although the case law of the European Patent Office has evolved towards a more permissive practice than in the past. Medical devices are not excluded, however, and may be the subject of a European patent application.
Revision of the USPTO patent fee schedule
On November 20, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a revised Patent fee schedule that will take effect on January 19, 2025.
Effective withdrawal of an opt-out when national proceedings are pending
Court of Appeal Decision of the UPC of 11-12 2024
AIM SPORT DEVELOPMENT AG vs SUPPONOR
New referral to the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal – G 2/24
The Technical Board of Appeal of the EPO has referred a question to the Enlarged Board of Appeal to further clarify the status of a third party intervening during appeal proceedings.