This article discusses challenges in prosecuting bioinformatics patent applications before the European Patent Office (EPO). The EPO determines the subject-matter eligibility of bioinformatics patent applications under...more
Prosecuting Bioinformatics Patent Applications in the United States, Europe, and China -
The bioinformatics market is a multi-billion dollar industry, expecting to nearly double in a few years. However, seeking patent...more
This article discusses foreign filing requirements in Europe—in particular, the United Kingdom and Germany. Assuming each is the country of invention, the following questions are explored for each jurisdiction: (1) who needs...more
7/16/2019
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EU ,
Filing Requirements ,
Foreign Patent Applications ,
France ,
Germany ,
Global Patent Prosecution ,
Patent Applications ,
Patent Prosecution ,
Patent Prosecution Highway ,
Remedies ,
State Secrets
Survey of Foreign Filing Requirements in the United States, China, and Europe -
Many governments require approval of technical subject matter described in patent applications in the form of a foreign filing license prior...more
7/11/2019
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EU ,
Filing Requirements ,
Foreign Patent Applications ,
Global Patent Prosecution ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IP License ,
National Security ,
Patent Prosecution ,
Patent Prosecution Highway ,
Patents ,
Technology Sector ,
United States
Technology Spotlight- Protecting Agricultural Products -
The Green Revolution of the 20th century increased agricultural production worldwide primarily through high-yielding plant varieties. However, in order to...more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most important technologies of the 21st century. AI generally refers to a branch of computer science that simulates “intelligent” behavior in computers and has the potential...more
A Survey of Third Party Observation Systems -
Third party observations can be a cost-effective way of introducing prior art or arguments related to patentability of a published patent application. The September 2018 issue...more
9/13/2018
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China ,
EU ,
European Patent Office ,
Foreign Patent Applications ,
Japan ,
Japan Patent Office ,
Patent Cooperation Treaty ,
Patent Prosecution ,
Patentability Search ,
Patents ,
Prior Art ,
Third-Party