It is well known that methods involving surgical steps are not patentable at the European Patent Office. However, what is less well known is that methods comprising no explicit surgical steps can still be rejected if a surgical step is considered implicit.
First in our MedTech autumn series, this fast-paced, 30-minute webinar will explore not only those method steps that may be considered surgical but also the circumstances in which unclaimed surgical steps can be considered implicit and read into a claim. We’ll also discuss how you can draft your patent applications to minimise the chance of surgical method objections.
Join us for this insightful session to better understand how to navigate the complex landscape of European surgical method objections.