Fireball Patents

Tag: divisionals

  • EQE2011: known errors in reference materials

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    Updates are available for the reference books. 18th Edition Visser: An update is available here: http://www.htelpublisher.com/update/ Note that the text for R.36(1) in this update is incorrect. It should be: (a) the divisional application is filed before the expiry of a time limit of twenty-four months from the Examining Division’s first communication under Article 94, paragraph 3,…

  • More instructions from the EPO on 1 April 2010 changes

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    The EPO is now running into some practical problems with the new rules. It can happen that you get a communication stamped “Examining Division” on EP entry. However, this is not the “first communication fro the Examining Division: for filing divisionals. You may also be asked to respond to the first office action even if…

  • For qualified attorneys – continous education

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    It is hard to find time to keep up with the changes in the law, and recent case law. We read everything and pick out the important things so you don’t have to 😉 We are organising a Patent Law update in Utrecht, NL on 8 March 2010. Utrecht is about 20 minutes in the…

  • Changing attitudes towards divisionals & amendments

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    I am currently preparing materials for our yearly patent law update, aimed at qualified patent attorneys who want to keep up with the latest EPC and PCT legal developments. From 1 April 2010, some major changes will be introduced into the EPC. Thanks to the European Patent Organisation for keeping us all busy with their…