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*Breaking News – Board upholds decision to revoke CRISPR patent*

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*Breaking News – Board upholds decision to revoke CRISPR patent*

The Board of Appeal has today confirmed that the Opposition Division (OD) was correct in deciding that priority claims of CRISPR patent EP2771468 are invalid and therefore the claimed subject matter lacks novelty over papers published in the priority year. The patentees’ appeal was dismissed and the OD’s decision to revoke the patent has become final.

Kristina Cornish, Richard Howson, Alexander Korenberg, Jim Miller and Gwilym Roberts named ‘IP elite’ in IAM Global Leaders 2020

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Kristina Cornish, Richard Howson, Alexander Korenberg, Jim Miller and Gwilym Roberts named ‘IP elite’ in IAM Global Leaders 2020

Kilburn & Strode is pleased to announce that Kristina Cornish, Richard Howson, Alexander Korenberg, Jim Miller and Gwilym Roberts have all been recognised as some of the world’s leading experts in IP by IAM Patent.

Are you building a culture of innovation?

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Are you building a culture of innovation?

Creating a culture of innovation, being open to change and opportunity, and capitalising on new ideas can all act as catalysts for that change to happen. The groundwork needs to be laid and those who don’t take those steps will be left out in an era set to be dominated by an avalanche of disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, gene therapy, drones and self-driving cars.

CRISPR priority appeal - what you need to know ahead of the hearing

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CRISPR priority appeal - what you need to know ahead of the hearing

Arguably the highest profile appeal at the EPO in recent years (T 0844/18) will be heard before the Board of Appeal in Munich on 13-17 January 2020.

National Route Closure for EPC - what does this mean in practice?

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National Route Closure for EPC - what does this mean in practice?

It was announced at the end November that, effective 1 January 2020, San Marino has closed the national route and thus will no longer accept European patent applications, or act as a receiving office under the PCT. This does not mean that patent protection in this mountainous microstate is not available, rather that all applications must now be filed directly with the EPO.

Capturing innovation: A snapshot of the magic mix

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Capturing innovation: A snapshot of the magic mix

In our article Innovation Capture 101, we show how mastering the basics of invention capture can help organisations achieve competitive advantage and long-term business success. The practical tips discussed, though, require a blend of skills to get right.

“The UK Patents Act leaves no doubt that an inventor is a person…”

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“The UK Patents Act leaves no doubt that an inventor is a person…”

Alex Korenberg, Partner & AI Expert, comments on the recent response from the UK patent office whether an AI can be named an inventor.

Prioritising the Priority Claim

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Prioritising the Priority Claim

The Board of Appeal (BoA) recently issued its preliminary comments in preparation for Oral Proceedings in, arguably, the most high profile appeal at the EPO in recent years (T 0844/18).

Jeffrey Parker joins Kilburn & Strode to expand the firm’s offering

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Jeffrey Parker joins Kilburn & Strode to expand the firm’s offering

“We are delighted to welcome Jeffrey to our ranks. His flair and wealth of experience will further enhance our leading Trade Mark practice.”

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