Oppositions
Licence agreements and European patent opposition proceedings
After a potential opponent has decided to prepare an opposition, there are good reasons to also consider approaching the patent owner to try to negotiate a licensing agreement.
2 November, 2021
Oppositions, appeals and access to justice at the EPO post-lockdown
Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Bobby Smithson, Jennifer Delaney and Howard Read lead a discussion on
22 September, 2021
The legality of videoconference oral proceedings – outcome of G1/21
The EPO’s highest judicial body, the EBoA, has today released its “order” on the legality of videoconference oral proceedings.
16 July, 2021
British Steel case study
Successful defense of a monopoly, ensuring further proceedings were withdrawn. Our client, British Steel, is
7 July, 2021
Weir Minerals case study
Successful defense of a monopoly for a multinational manufacturer of mining equipment. Our client, WEIR
7 July, 2021
SNC Fibers case study
Successful revocation of a patent on behalf of a South African manufacturer of nanofiber products.
7 July, 2021
