We will regularly keep these pages updated with all the latest news from across the firm, updated briefings and press releases on topical issues in the Intellectual Property world.
A comprehensive collection of our news releases is set out below, but you can use the tabs to access the specific types of articles.
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T1791/16 – Clarity in opposition proceedings
Introduction
In decision T 1791/16 dated 22 June 2021, the Board of Appeal decided that if a granted claim is …
G1/21 – Enlarged Board of Appeal issues decision on appeal oral proceedings by videoconference
The Enlarged Board of Appeal (the highest appeal body at the EPO) has issued a decision on the legality of …
The UK IPO’s Manual of Patent Practice goes gender-neutral
The UK IPO has announced that the Manual of Patent Practice (MoPP) has been updated to be gender-neutral. Previously the …
Partners celebrate World Science Day
Here at Forresters, we are marking World Science Day for Peace and Development, which is celebrated each year on November …
Fuel cell conference gets support from Forresters
We are backing an alternative fuel conference in Birmingham, which will look at ways to reduce carbon emissions.
Forresters announced as innovation champion at awards ceremony
We were delighted to be presented with a prestigious innovation award for the work we have done supporting businesses during …
Eight new trainees join Forresters
We are delighted to share that we recently recruited eight trainees as part of our commitment to developing talent and …
The EPO provides further guidance on plausibility – T184/16
Plausibility is frequently debated at the EPO in the context of both sufficiency and inventive step. Typically, the EPO considers …
Winners of the Make It Happen Challenge announced
We were delighted to be one of the sponsors of the Make It Happen Challenge (MIHC), which was a project …
