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Funding available! | The funding policy for the innovation voucher was renewed

Applying for the innovation voucher was opened after the Christmas break on 17 January 2022. At the same time, the funding policy was renewed.

News | 21.1.2022

Plausibility in assessing inventions

Is the purpose of the invention described in a patent application actually achieved, and how is the likelihood of achieving said purpose evaluated?

News | 11.1.2022

G1/21 – oral proceedings can be held by videoconference even without parties’ consent

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO decided in the case G1/21 that during a general emergency not allowing parties to travel, it is permissible to hold oral proceedings with videoconference, even without the consent of all parties.

News | 30.12.2021

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2022!

We thank all our clients for the past year and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2022!

News | 20.12.2021

Referral G2/21 to the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European patent office

Will evidence as proof of technical effect be allowed in the future if it has been submitted after the filing date?

News | 14.12.2021

Unified Patent Court update

It appears that the UPC is finally back on track.

News | 11.11.2021

Laine IP welcomes our three new European Patent Attorneys

Toimi Teelahti, Liisa Sarnes and Jouni-Tapio Laaksonen are our new EPA’s. Preparing for the challenging European Qualifying Examination ultimately benefits our clients.

News | 26.10.2021

SPC | Supplementary Protection Certificate

Getting a marketing authorization for a pharmaceutical may take up a considerable amount of the patent term. Supplementary Protection Certificate gives companies a chance to get some of this time back as extended protection time.

News | 19.10.2021

Scope of claims

Independent claims define the scope of an invention in its broadest form, whereas dependent claims facilitate modification of a patent application during its prosecution.

News | 14.10.2021

Right to Priority – Patent Applicant has a Year to Make Decisions

The right to priority gives the applicant 12 months from the filing of a parent application to make decisions on whether to file further applications internationally.

News | 14.9.2021