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Quick recap: European patent practice regarding the patentability of surgical methods
The case law of the European Patent Office (EPO) concerning the patentability of surgical methods has undergone a significant evolution following decision G1/07 of the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal in February 2010.
New developments regarding CNIPA-EPO Pilot Programme
Starting from December 1, 2024, the search fees for designating the EPO as International Search Authority for applications participating in the CNIPA-EPO Pilot Programme may be paid in Chinese Yuan directly at the CNIPA.
Copaxone: EU Commission fines Teva over misuse of the patent system and disparagement
Copaxone – EU Commission fines Teva €462.6 million over misuse of the patent system and disparagement.
Russia: new patent legislation
Regulation No. 1278 published on 27 September 2024 makes a number of changes to Russian law.
Change of practice in access to patent literature documents
Notice from the European Patent Office dated 2 July 2024 concerning a change of practice in access to patent literature documents cited in search and examination proceedings.
Continuation of examination and opposition proceedings in view of referral G 1/24
Notice from the European Patent Office dated 1 July 2024 concerning the continuation of examination and opposition proceedings in view of referral G 1/24.