New SPC Referral to CJEU

New SPC Referral to CJEU

Questions on the European SPC Regulation, in particular in relation to SPCs for combination products, have been raised at the CJEU many times over the years. It is therefore hoped that this newest referral may provide some much-needed clarity. Background For an SPC to...
T 0013/20 – Internet Publication Dates

T 0013/20 – Internet Publication Dates

Overview T 0013/20 concerns the refusal of a patent application with a priority date in July 2004, where the relevant citation is D2: W.E. Ryan: “An Introduction to LDPC Codes”, XP002336953, pp. 1-23. A date of “August 19, 2003” – i.e. before the priority...
Schlich launches a new website!

Schlich launches a new website!

Our new website has been designed to be more intuitive and user friendly, as well as to provide up to date information on the services we offer and how we can help your business.   A key aspect to our new website is that it is linked to our client access portal. This...
New EPO Guidelines Enter Into Force

New EPO Guidelines Enter Into Force

The EPO has introduced new versions of the Guidelines for Examination in the European Patent Office and the Guidelines for Search and Examination at the EPO as PCT Authority. Both sets of Guidelines took effect on 1 March 2022, as part of the EPO’s regular two-yearly...