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) ).

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The IPKat

JULY 30, 2021

Ten years ago, a proportionality test was a radical idea embraced only by a handful of academics [see here for one of the earliest EU-focused publications on the topic]. We've come a long way First, it is important to keep in mind that much has changed in comparatively little time.

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Patent Law Law Patent Intellectual Property 95

IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog. China does not even have extended grace periods for early disclosures like in the EU and the USA. This is a problem because the Metaverse race is on and the time to do so is now.

Design Patent 57

Design Patent Designs Design Patent 57

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog. China does not even have extended grace periods for early disclosures like in the EU and the USA. This is a problem because the Metaverse race is on and the time to do so is now.

Design Patent 52

Design Patent Designs Design Patent 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

Once it has entered into force, most of the general provisions of the AI Act will apply after a two-year grace period, except that the prohibitions of certain AI systems will apply after a 6-month grace period and the rules on GPAI will apply after a 12-month grace period. [14]

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