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EPO Decision G 1/16 - A victory for common-sense?

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EPO Decision G 1/16 - A victory for common-sense?

At the highest level of the EPO, the Enlarged Board of Appeal continues to deliver EPO binding decisions on technical and legal issues. For those of you interested in the ever relevant matter of disclaimers at the EPO, here’s the latest news, in the form of Decision G 1/16.

Patent Box improves large companies’ finances, but is UK innovation getting the same reward?

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Patent Box improves large companies’ finances, but is UK innovation getting the same reward?

The most recent official statistics on Patent Box show an increase in the amount of relief claimed, which should be good news for business, innovation and the UK economy.

Top-tier European IP firm Kilburn & Strode strengthens European offering with new Amsterdam team

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Top-tier European IP firm Kilburn & Strode strengthens European offering with new Amsterdam team

Kilburn & Strode has further expanded its European capabilities with the addition of a trade marks team based in Hilversum, just outside of Amsterdam.

Happy Holidays from Kilburn & Strode

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Happy Holidays from Kilburn & Strode

We're wishing you a wonderful festive season and a happy start to 2019!

Assessing the EPOs new guidelines on AI

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Assessing the EPOs new guidelines on AI

The new edition of the EPO’s Guidelines for Examination came out last month, but what has changed for AI and machine learning inventions?

International Patent Litigation

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International Patent Litigation

Proud of our Chairman Professor Gwilym Roberts for contributing & editing the 2nd edition of International Patent Litigation.

The firm welcomes 11 new Trainee Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

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The firm welcomes 11 new Trainee Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

From PhDs in astrophysics to tenures in-house at luxury brands, this year’s group is one of our most diverse. Crossing a range of sectors, functional expertise and backgrounds we’re very proud announce the arrival of our new trainee attorneys.

Our patent and trade mark teams again receive a Band 1 ranking in Chambers and Partners

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Our patent and trade mark teams again receive a Band 1 ranking in Chambers and Partners

We are pleased to announce our top-tier ranking in the latest edition of Chambers and Partners for UK patent and trade mark attorneys.

The new edition of the EPO's Guidelines for Examination comes into effect today

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The new edition of the EPO's Guidelines for Examination comes into effect today

The changes to the Guidelines relate to a range of issues, such as the test for removing or replacing features in a claim, new sections on exclusions to patentability including AI and machine learning cases.

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