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EPO Decisions – The Not So Holy Grail?

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While there are many allegations about the depleting patent quality of EPO patents, the EPO has steadfastly maintained that it is considered the gold standard for patent quality. – The patent system needs complete searches and substantive examination for functioning well. In Agfa NV & Anr.

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Micro Entity Status: Qualifying to Reduce Patent Fees

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Micro entity status is a newer status, introduced under the America Invents Act Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“AIA”) in 2011 as an effort to reduce the cost of patenting for small businesses and individual inventors. Reduce your patent fees. Patent prosecution can be a substantial investment to some.