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The SPC manufacturing waiver enters into force

Regulation (EU) 2019/933 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 (also referred to as “the SPC manufacturing waiver”) entered into force on 1 July 2019 following publication in the Official Journal of the EU on 11 June 2019.

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Sharing the joy: A patent attorney's view on Kilburn & Strode’s shared parental leave policy

Training as a patent attorney requires commitment. Professional exams need to be passed. This takes time. For many, the need to sit exams coincides with a stage of life when we may consider starting a family.

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New Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal approved

The Administrative Council of the EPO has just approved revised Rules of procedure of the Boards of Appeal. The new RPBA will come into force on 1 January 2020.

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Actavis v ICOS - The Supreme Court rules on Dosage Regimes

On 27 March 2019, the Supreme Court handed down its judgement in Actavis v ICOS1, unanimously agreeing with the Court of Appeal that ICOS’ patent to a new dosage regime for tadalafil lacked inventive step.

Thoughts

Standing proud

Voices from across industry speak openly about inspiration, impact, and the essence of Pride.

Thoughts

Making an impact: Treatments for HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Recent advances have led to enormous progress in preventing transmission of HIV. We’re looking at the history of the virus, the impact of recent developments on the LGBTQ+ community and some of the interesting consequences for the field of intellectual property.

Thoughts

Product launch and risk – the role of patent landscaping

We are often asked to carry out a “Landscaping” exercise for clients and the first thing that we always do is to check exactly what is required. The term is used for a whole range of different approaches, and if we go down the wrong route, it can be costly or even impossible to get the relevant information out of it.

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Accelerated prosecution of European patent applications - PACE

Accelerating the prosecution of a patent application can be useful. The grant of a patent can be critical in terms of its value with regards to investment and enforcement.

Thoughts

Gender disparity in innovation

Associate Emily Collins from our Technology team has published an article in IP Magazine titled “Gender disparity in innovation”.

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