by Adrian Hocking | Mar 10, 2022 | Patents
When a patent application is submitted, a patent examiner aims to raise objections. An easy objection is for indefinite patent language. But, what is ‘indefinite patent language’, and why should you care when trying to legally protect your development using a patent?...
by Will Doherty | Mar 9, 2022 | Opposition, IP Strategy, Patents
As mentioned in my previous article, one of the most productive uses of resources when opposing a European patent which has been granted is to conduct a thorough prior art search. Prior art is not, however, limited to prior patent applications. It’s worth considering...
by Frederick Noble | Mar 1, 2022 | Infringement, IP Strategy, Patents
I have always had a bit of a problem with the question “what’s the probability of success?”. Is this patent going to be granted? Are we going to win this proposed litigation? Clients quite reasonably want to know, and most people accept there is some uncertainty. But...
by Marc Maidment | Nov 19, 2021 | Patents
Is it too late to file a patent application if you’ve launched your product? Usually the answer is “sorry, it’s too late”, as borne out in a UK IPO decision issued for British patent GB2432556 – a patent for a football goal frame. Kick-off In the case at hand, the...
by Adrian Hocking | Sep 7, 2021 | Patents
This brief article explains why and when a public disclosure invalidates a patent. Most inventors and designers do understand that new developments need to be kept confidential prior to making a decision as to whether to apply for legal patent protection or not. The...
