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 to gain more time and delay the prosecution of a European patent application
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.
Potter Clarkson forge powerful partnership with Westerberg to provide ‘market-leading’ UPC litigation support
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 and Aon partner to offer platform for identifying and managing trade secrets
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.
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Potter Clarkson Nominated for Nine IP Awards
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.
Why the devil is in the detail in patent applications
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 to gain more time and delay the prosecution of a European patent application
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.
Potter Clarkson forge powerful partnership with Westerberg to provide ‘market-leading’ UPC litigation support
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.
Another active ingredient. Another reference to the CJEU.
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.
G1/22 and G2/22: changed priorities ahead at the EPO?
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.
EC call for evidence on unitary SPCs
The European Commission has opened a call for evidence on proposals for a single procedure for the granting of SPCs across the European Union.
Potter Clarkson and GEIC: Working together to drive innovation in graphene and 2D materials
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.
White paper: What can patent trends teach us about battery technology?
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.
Dealing with intellectual property - to buy or not to buy?
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.
Will AI accelerate the development of 2D materials?
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.