White paper: Open source, software patents or a combination?
The debate of whether patenting or open source best suits a software developer’s needs still rages. In this white paper we look at both sides of the argument in detail.
How long will it take for my European Patent application to be granted? This is a common question from applicants and one which is difficult to predict, but there are things that can be done to influence the speed of prosecution.
Leading European IP firm, Potter Clarkson have formed a strategic partnership with Swedish patent litigators, Westerberg & Partners, to provide dedicated litigation support under the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) regime.
Potter Clarkson has announced the launch of its new blockchain-enabled Trade Secret Registry (powered by Aon), providing clients with the simplest, safest and most effective way to identify, catalogue and manage their trade secrets.
The debate of whether patenting or open source best suits a software developer’s needs still rages. In this white paper we look at both sides of the argument in detail.
Potter Clarkson has been nominated for a raft of awards at the Managing IP Awards 2022, which celebrate remarkable achievements and developments in the last year.
A recent case involving Bristol Myers Squibb, which resulted in the revocation of a patent filed by the pharmaceutical giant, serves as a salutary warning on the risks of failing to include detailed supporting data when an application is first filed.
How long will it take for my European Patent application to be granted? This is a common question from applicants and one which is difficult to predict, but there are things that can be done to influence the speed of prosecution.
Leading European IP firm, Potter Clarkson have formed a strategic partnership with Swedish patent litigators, Westerberg & Partners, to provide dedicated litigation support under the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) regime.
The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has once again been asked to explain the eligibility criteria for SPCs for “combination products” - those comprising two or more active ingredients.
Two years after dismissing Broad Institute’s appeal against revocation of a CRISPR patent, the EPO will revisit questions on examination and validity of priority claims. Sheena Linehan of Potter Clarkson asks why US and European practice has again collided.
The European Commission has opened a call for evidence on proposals for a single procedure for the granting of SPCs across the European Union.
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) launched in 2019 to help companies drive innovation in graphene and 2D materials. Its mission is to further the development of new technologies, products and processes created to capitalise on the remarkable properties of a wide range of advanced materials.
We trust this white paper will provide all battery technology innovators looking to steal a march on the competition with some commercially valuable food for thought.
Ben Lincoln considers the recent case of Johnson Matthey buying the intellectual property and assets of a counterpart and what it tells us about the importance of due diligence in the process.
The Henry Royce Institute and the World Economic Forum have drawn attention to the need for us to accelerate the development of advanced materials, including 2D materials.