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Managing IP Awards 2024 shortlistings

The Managing IP EMEA Awards shortlistings for 2024 have been announced: Laine IP has been distinguished in both Patent and Trademark Prosecution categories. Read More!

News | 7.3.2024

UPC news – An update about the situation of Ireland

The UPCA has been signed by 24 current EU member states, including Ireland. Ireland is not a Contracting Member State of the UPC yet though, because Ireland has not ratified the UPCA.

News | 20.2.2024

Significant recognition for Laine IP’s expertise in WTR1000

World Trademark Review published its annual survey of professionals at the top of the IP industry: Laine IP elevated to the Silver category. Read more!

News | 14.2.2024

Anticipate obstacles and be prepared – fallback positions in patent applications

When drafting a patent application, potential obstacles to patentability are anticipated by creating so-called fallback positions, which can be used if it appears that the obstacles identified by the Office cannot be overcome without limiting the scope of protection of the independent claims. Read more:

News | 25.1.2024

EPO: Changes to fee-related issues as of 1.4.2024

The Administrative Council of the European Patent Office (EPO) has decided to increase certain official fees as well as make some other changes relating to fees, such as reductions of fees. The changes come into force on 1.4.2024.

News | 22.1.2024

IPR easily – EPC (part 7)

The 7th part of our series IPR easily will introduce the European patent system and the processes therein.

News | 28.11.2023

G1/22 EBoA – Transfer of priority

The consolidated decision G1/22 and G2/22 of the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO on transfer of priority right concludes that unless proven to contrary, the applicant or proprietor is entitled to claim priority.

News | 15.11.2023

IPR easily – Organisations (part 6)

This part of our series IPR easily presents the relevant IP organisations, such as ARIPO, EPO, PCT and many more. Read more:

News | 5.10.2023

UPC | New UPC-representative of Laine IP!

We have now four EPAs, who have the right to represent clients before the UPC!

News | 8.9.2023

Laine IP Secures Silver Ranking with 5 Recognized Standout Practitioners in New 2023 IAM 1000 Listing

According to IAM, the 2023 IAM Patent 1000 is based on an extensive research process. Individual practitioners qualify for a listing in the 2023 IAM Patent 1000 when they receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate.

News | 9.8.2023