If a prosecution occurs, then the Applicant is constrained strictly to the wording in the original patent application.
This means the quality of the original drafting is very important. To give yourself the best opportunity for securing the protection you require then the technical and legal content of the original document must be carefully prepared.
We believe that the client is best served by starting with the end in mind, that is with clear knowledge of the invention and the technical context of the relevant field.
The best results are usually achieved when technical experts from the client engage with our attorneys in the drafting process.
As chartered UK patent attorneys we have specific knowledge of the prosecution of patents at the UK Intellectual Property Office.
We are experts in guiding you through the UK patent system and highlighting the ways in which the UK patent system differs from the European system.
We have special expertise in practicing before the European Patent Office and have been very successful in securing the grant of cases for clients.
In particular, we can propose ways to amend potential or pending claims to progress the application and secure protection for the most important aspects of your technology.
We have been engaged, on a number of occasions, to assist with European cases that have been stuck languishing in prosecution for as long as 10 years.
For a number of clients we handle their whole portfolio of cases and direct prosecution all around the world, including countries such as;
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Belarus, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Malaysia, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Ukraine, US, Uruguay and Venezuela.
We have significant experience in preparing, filing and progressing oppositions to European Patents.
We have also been very successful in being our client’s armour and defending oppositions filed against our clients.
We also have also used the European Opposition Proceedings with good effect to secure freedom to operate for our clients.
Part of the opposition and appeal process before the European Patent Office involves presenting the legal and technical issues to the adjudicating panel.
This requires excellent knowledge of the intricate legal framework and relevant case law, which governs the procedure.
We have a clear, demonstratable understanding of which strategies are successful at the European Patent Office and we are able to present your case in a way that optimises the opportunities for success.
We can help you get the most out of your patents, plan for the future, keep your costs down, perform searches and, assist in your due diligence.
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