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Moldova Joins the European Patent Convention
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that the EPC will enter into force for the Republic of Moldova on 1 June 2026. As a result, Moldova will automatically be designated in any European patent applications filed from that date. Previously a "validation state", accession of Moldova brings the number of states in the European Patent Or...
Continue readingIn a decision that may improve chances of getting patents granted for some computer related inventions in the UK, particularly in AI, the UK's Supreme Court has, in our view, opened the door for applicants to have a fairer opportunity to argue about the contribution provided by their invention. A recent series of cases brought by Emotional Percepti...
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