This book provides a highly structured analysis of European patent law and procedure (including practice under the PCT) that combines detail and accuracy with conciseness of expression. It will be welcomed by experienced European patent practitioners as a first point of reference, and by practitioners outside Europe seeking a concise guide to the European patent system. It is ideal for use by trainee patent attorneys preparing for their European examinations. The book has had two previous highly successful editions in the German language. This first English edition has been translated and fully updated by Ian Muir, an experienced practitioner and EPA examiner. Particular attention has been paid to its internal layout to make information as readily accessible as possible.
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EPC = European Patent Convention; PCT = Patent Cooperation Treaty. This book provides a highly structured analysis of European patent law and procedure (including practice under the PCT) that combines detail and accuracy with conciseness of expression. It will be welcomed by experienced European patent practitioners as a first point of reference, and by practitioners outside Europe seeking a concise guide to the European patent system. It is ideal for use by trainee patent attorneys preparing for their European examinations. The book has had two previous highly successful editions in the German language. This first English edition has been translated and fully updated by Ian Muir, an experienced practitioner and EPA examiner. Particular attention has been paid to its internal layout to make information as readily accessible as possible.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Table of EPC and PCT Articles and Rules Table of EPO Boards of Appeal Cases Table of British Cases Table of German Cases 1. The Paris Convention, the EPC and the PCT 2. Priority 3. Procedural Principles 4. Language 5. Filing and related requirements of the European-PCT patent application 6. Examination on filing and examination of formalities 7. Computation of terms (Art. 120 EPC, Art. 47 PCT) 8. Reinstatement and further processing 9. Failure to observe a time limit and the PCT 10. EPO fees: the decisive date of payment with various methods of payment 11. Requirements for substantive examination 12. The invention as the subject of the examination proceedings 13. Disclosure and Claims 14. Substantive requirements for a patentable invention 15. Execution of the examination process 16. Application by an Unentitled Person 17. Interruption of proceedings 18. Correction 19. Opposition 20. Appeal 21. Effect and extent of protection of patent application and patents 22. The System of International Treaties for the Protection of Industrial Property Annex 1. Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) (selected Articles) Annex 2. Agreement relating to Community Patents Done at Luxembourg on 15 December 1989 Annex 3. UK Patents Act 1977 (Sections 60 and 64) Annex 4. German Patent Law (Sections 9, 10, 11 and 12) Annex 5. French Intellectual Property Code (Section L.613) Annex 6. Netherlands Patents Act (selected Articles) Annex 7. Switzerland Federal Law on Patents for Inventions (selected Articles).