2025-05-08
IPOS will be launching Patents and Trade Marks Acceleration programmes on 20 May 2025 to help filers receive faster office actions.
2025-05-07
This Director Review decision denies institution where a district court has already entered final judgment that all of the challenged claims are invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101. The decision explains that, in such a situation, the efficiency and integrity of the patent system are best served by denying institution.
2025-05-01
Article 35 of Regulation (EC) 6/2002 is amended by point 31 of Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024. From 1 May 2025, in accordance with Article 35(1) of Regulation (EC) 6/2002 in its amended version, an application for registration of an EU design (previously: Community design) can only be filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
2025-04-29
The latest technology insight report from the Observatory on Patents and Technology reveals recent trends in the rapidly growing field of plastic waste management. The report is accompanied by a new technology platform, which improves access to technical know-how from the field, and updates to the Deep Tech Finder tool, which links inventors and investors.
NAIP Video Zone

NAIP Video Zone