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EPO Oppositions can be Limited to Certain Claims

The Board of Appeal have confirmed that an opposition filed against certain claims only is not an opposition against the claims as a whole, and the Opposition Division has no power to extend the opposition to unopposed claims.

August 2022

The right to likeness in China: a clearer picture

The Supreme People’s Court of China has recently published a list of important cases concerning the protection of personality rights under the Civil Code of China. The Supreme People’s Court’s endorsement of a particular case on that list provides greater clarity regarding the circumstances under which silhouettes may qualify for protection under the right to likeness provisions of this aspect of Chinese law.

August 2022

Cadbury Makes Purple Progress

In this long-running battle between Cadbury and Nestle, the former has not been successful in defending its trade marks for Pantone 2685C (their signature purple). However, in the UK High Court, there appears to have been some progress for Cadbury.

August 2022

The EPO’s description amendment debate is over… for now

The EPO has recently issued a press release confirming there is legal basis in the EPC for its longstanding practice to require an Applicant of a European patent application to amend the description to bring this into conformity with the allowed claims.

August 2022

Amicus Brief in Referrals G1/22 and G2/22: “Entitlement to Priority”

In the Priority Referrals before the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal, the Schlich Amicus Curiae has been filed. It is conveniently reproduced here …

July 2022

Updates to Canadian Patent Rules

Updates to the Canadian Patent Rules are coming later this year. The two most notable changes are the introductions of excess claims fees and a Request for Continued Examination system.

July 2022

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