EPO consults on patent grace periods (again)
The IPKat
DECEMBER 31, 2021
The EPO has launched a user consultation on grace periods for patents, the results of which will be published in early 2022 ( EPO press release ). The EPC as it currently stands does not permit a grace period in which inventors may disclose their invention without prejudicing a future patent filing. 102(b)(1)(A) ). 102(b)(1)(A) ).
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