From Sheep to Sleep: Supplementary Patent Protection is Extended

From Sheep to Sleep: Supplementary Patent Protection is Extended

An important consideration in the development of a pharmaceutical or other biologically active product is gaining approval from regulators to market the product. The timescales involved in gaining approval can be daunting, particularly when they are compared with the...
EPO Rule Changes Update April 2011

EPO Rule Changes Update April 2011

Deadlines for Filing Divisional Applications We have previously discussed the revised rules for filing divisional applications introduced with effect from 1 April 2010. These previous changes introduced a 24 month period for filing any divisional applications...