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Decision G1/24 – The description is always to be used to interpret the claims

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO has now given their decision on whether the description is always to be used to interpret the claims. Read more:

News | 27.6.2025

A strong brand signals quality for exertus, a provider of control systems for mobile machinery

For Exertus, a company that supplies control systems for mobile machinery, a strong brand is a guarantee of quality. In trademark management, the innovative company collaborates closely with Laine IP.

Customer stories News | 16.6.2025

IAM Patent 1000 | The World’s Leading Patent Professionals

This year’s edition of the IAM Patent 1000 Guide has been published and Laine IP has maintained a Silver ranking provided with excellent reviews. Read more:

News | 2.6.2025

USPTO to Further Expedite U.S. Patent Issuance

Effective May 13, 2025, the USPTO will reduce the time between the mailing of an Issue Notification and the Issue Date of a US patent to approximately two weeks.

News | 13.5.2025

A carefully planned IPR strategy fuels Paptic’s growth

Read more in Paptic’s client story how a carefully planned IPR strategy fuels the growth.

Customer stories News | 8.5.2025

MIP Awards 2025 | Laine recognised in two categories

Managing IP Awards 2025 announced, Laine recognised in two categories. Read more:

News | 14.4.2025

UPC | First annual report

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has published its first annual report. Read more:

News | 17.3.2025

MIP Awards 2025 | Laine IP shortlisted in several categories

Laine IP has been shortlisted for both patent and TM prosecution categories in the MIP EMEA Awards 2025. Read more:

News | 26.2.2025

IPR’s ABC | Description and expamples – instructions of the invention

In our IPR’s ABC series we’re focusing on the meaning of the description and examples . Read more:

News | 25.2.2025

Expanding our U.S. Team – 2 new U.S. Patent Agents

Laine IP’s U.S. expertise is expanding with two new U.S. Patent Agents. Read more:

News | 11.2.2025