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G2/21 – Proving a technical effect with later publications

At the EPO, inventive step can, within certain limits, also in the future be proven by evidence that is not in the application as filed or in a pre-published document.

News | 3.4.2023

Laine IP’s Eija Kurvinen was successfull in the new EPAC-examination

The new, Europe-wide patent paralegal examination is a proof of knowledge gained by long experience and hard studying. Eija Kurvinen passed the exam among the first ones. Read more:

News | 31.3.2023

Laine IP’s patent attorneys able to represent clients before the new court

Three European Patent Attorneys of Laine IP, Mirja Matilainen, Jarkko Tiilikainen and Kaisa Suominen now have the right to represent clients before the new Unified Patent Court (UPC), which will start functioning on 1.6.2023.

News | 24.3.2023

IPR easily – Terms relating to time (part 3)

In the third part of our series “IPR easily” you’ll learn about terms relating to time. What is a priority? What do you do if your application is deemed withdrawn? Find out here.

News | 14.3.2023

IPR easily – People in the field (part 2)

In the next part of our series IPR easily you’ll learn about the people in the field. What’s the difference between applicant and proprietor? What does an appellant do?

News | 20.2.2023

WTR 1000 rankings for 2023 published: Laine IP praised with four recommended experts

We are pleased to announce that our trademark group has been praised in the latest edition of WTR 1000: “The group is esteemed for its “swift, practical and solution-oriented” approach, with seasoned attorneys Tom-Erik Hagelberg and Joose Kilpimaa keeping a long-list of illustrious patrons and taking the lead on some of the firm’s largest portfolios.… Read more »

News | 16.2.2023

Mark Scott appointed as new Team Leader of Laine’s US IP Team

We are pleased to announce that Mark Scott has been appointed as the new Manager of the US IP Team, effective 01 February 2023.

News | 9.2.2023

IPR easily – Basic concepts for obtaining protection (part 1)

Oath, TM, priority, power of attorney… Do you feel dizzy when reading about intellectual property rights (IPR)? Our new series “IPR made easy” comes to rescue! It is also so concise that you will not feel dizzy.

News | 23.1.2023

Laine IP’s US Team approaches 500th US Patent

Happy New Year to all! In 2023, Laine IP’s US Team expects its 500th US Patent amongst its offerings of US IP Legal Services.

News | 28.12.2022

Season’s Greetings

We thank all our clients for the past year and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023!

News | 19.12.2022