In Europe, the inventive step is generally assessed by applying the 'problem/solution' approach, which consists of three main stages: first, determining the 'closest prior art'; second, establishing ...

The grounds of opposition are set out in Article 100 EPC. To paraphrase, these include that the subject-matter of the European patent is not patentable under Articles 52 to 57 (novelty, inventive step ...

Proposed reforms to inventive step requirements mean stricter criteria, but will bring Australia’s law closer to that of its trading partners, says Magda Bramante of Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick The ...

This seminar brings together social scientists, lawyers and judges to explore the cognitive burden and mechanics of litigation strategies on inventive step. Inventive step standard is the corner stone ...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Tuesday affirmed a district court decision finding that ...

In the realm of intellectual property, inventiveness serves as the linchpin of patent law. It is one of the fundamental requirements in determining the patentability of an invention alongside novelty ...

Article 22 of the Patent Act provides that, where an invention can be easily made by a person having ordinary skill in the art (PHOSITA) based on prior art, no invention patent shall be granted, ...

This seminar brings together social scientists, lawyers and judges to explore the cognitive burden and mechanics of litigation strategies on inventive step. Inventive step standard is the corner stone ...