John Snape

Oct 31, 2023 | lexology.com | John Snape

From 1st November 2023, EPO communications will be deemed to be notified to the addressee on the date they bear (the ‘date of the communication’). This will apply to postal communications under amended Rule 126(2) EPC, and to electronic communications under amended Rule 127(2) EPC. This follows Decision CA/D 10/22 of the Administrative Council, reported here and published in the Official Journal here.

Jul 25, 2023 | lexology.com | Richard A. Newell |John Snape

Clarity at last? An EPO Board of Appeal has suggested a referral on the issue of description amendmentsIn a recent communication dated 21st July 2023, an EPO Technical Board of Appeal considering appeal number T 56/21 has suggested that a question be referred to the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal on whether there is any legal basis for the requirement to amend the description for conformity with the claims.