Since the decisions G 1/22 and G 2/22 from 10. October 2023 At the EPO there is a rebuttable presumption, that the applicant may claim the priority of an earlier application.
G 1/22 and G 2/22: The EPO assumes the right to priority
G 1/24: The EPO must always use the description to interpret the claims
The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO decided on 18. June 2025 decided: Descriptions and drawings must always be taken into account when interpreting patent claims - not just in the case of unclear claims.
Can an invention developed with AI be patented??
and, One with artificial intelligence (TO) created invention can generally be patented, However, there are some legal challenges and requirements, that must be observed. Fundamentals of patentability for patenting…
Strong increase in the number of patent applications in the key technology of battery technology/renewable energies, on the other hand, is stagnating
Analysis shows a sudden increase in the number of patent applications in the key technology of battery technology, mainly from Asia and the United States - innovation activity in renewable energies stagnating - annual main event of the…
How does the patent examination procedure work in summary??
The examination process is just beginning, if you have one "Application for examination of the patent" and the application fee (350 €) have paid. Your invention will then be subject to patentability according to Section 1…
BGH X ZB 19/12 – Communication router: Expertise of the Technical Complaints Senate
The Federal Court of Justice has decided by decision of 26. August 2014 (X ZB 19/12 – "Communication router") decided, that the Technical Appeals Senate of the Federal Patent Court generally has the necessary technical expertise and a…
Figures or drawings, but patents do not disclose the exact mass of the device (BGH)
The Federal Court of Justice has decided by decision of 16. October 2012 (X ZB 10/11 – “Plug connection”) clarified, what schematic drawings in a patent specification reveal – and what they do not. Principle Schematic representations, as…
Be careful with invoices based on patents, Brands- and design registrations
There is hardly a patent, Brands- or design application published, Many registrants receive mail from companies, who act like authorities: They charge fees for entry into private “registers”, for publications or…
Examination of computer-implemented inventions in the European Patent Office under special consideration of computer-implemented business methods
Software and business methods are subject to the European Patent Convention (EPÜ) “as such” excluded from patent protection. However, computer-implemented inventions can definitely be patented. The following overview summarizes the examination practice of the European Patent Office…
Federal Patent Court the decision of the German Patent- and Trademark Office concerning lifted the ordered cancellation of the trademark "Post"
The Federal Patent Court the decision of the German Patent- and Trademark Office regarding the ordered cancellation of the “Post” trademark. The “Post” trademark was on 3. November 2003 for various services in…
BPatG: No legal aid for lack of prospect of patent
The Federal Patent Court (15. Senate, Technical board of appeal) has by resolution of 14. October 2010 (AZ. 15 The (pat) 17/09) decided, that no legal aid is granted for a patent application, if the invention…
BPatG: Patent “A method for laser welding sheets coated”
The Federal Patent Court (11. Senate, Technical board of appeal) has by resolution of 21. October 2010 (AZ. 11 The (pat) 47/05) the rejection of a patent application by the German Patent- and trademark office repealed and…
DECISION BGH X ZB 9/09 from 31. August 2010 Image support for catheter navigation
In a claim contained purpose-, Effect- or indications of function do not necessarily have to relate to the subject matter of the claim or to its individual features. You can also describe the subject of the invention verbally…