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.
Attending a patent opposition hearing
Trainee patent attorneys Oliver Manners and James Clegg discuss attending their first opposition hearing.
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 […]