Technical lunches – an opportunity to network internally and practice presenting

About the author: James Clegg is a trainee patent attorney in Appleyard Lees’ Manchester office, working towards his UK and European patent examinations. James holds a first class Master of Chemistry degree (MChem) from the University of York. His masters project focused on synthesis and expansion of medium-sized organic rings. James’ work in industry included […]

T 1688/20: the “Gold Standard” test of novelty

In T 1688/20, the Board of Appeal has deviated from novelty criteria with respect to selection inventions as set out in the EPO guidelines for examination (G-VI, 8, ii), in favour of applying the “Gold Standard” test of novelty. This decision may be useful when arguing novelty in examination and opposition proceedings.

Joining an intellectual property law firm 

About the author: James Clegg is a trainee patent attorney in Appleyard Lees’ Manchester office, working towards his UK and European patent examinations. James holds a first class Master of Chemistry degree (MChem) from the University of York. His masters project focused on synthesis and expansion of medium-sized organic rings. James’ work in industry included […]