Hop aboard the bullet train to Japanese patent numbering
On May 1, Japan entered a new era, known as Reiwa, following the abdication of Emperor Akihito, and, consequently, ending the Heisei era.  You may be asking, “What does...
On May 1, Japan entered a new era, known as Reiwa, following the abdication of Emperor Akihito, and, consequently,...
Read More
Pat-INFORMED: A powerful new searching tool, but don’t be left Part-INFORMED
A new database has been launched with the principal purpose of providing easily accessible and understandable information about the patent status of a specific medicine in a particular country,...
A new database has been launched with the principal purpose of providing easily accessible and understandable information about the...
Read More
Indonesian Patent Office gets tough on unpaid fees
In most jurisdictions, it is possible simply to abandon a patent or application by not paying the required maintenance fees, which are generally due annually. If the fee is...
In most jurisdictions, it is possible simply to abandon a patent or application by not paying the required maintenance...
Read More
Where else can I secure protection via my European patent application?
Did you know that a European patent application can be used to secure protection reaching beyond the EPC member states? Perhaps surprisingly, a European patent application can be used...
Did you know that a European patent application can be used to secure protection reaching beyond the EPC member...
Read More
How to calculate patent expiry dates in the United States
Calculating patent expiries for most countries is relatively straightforward. Some countries even calculate it for you and display it in a field in their online databases. Why then, is...
Calculating patent expiries for most countries is relatively straightforward. Some countries even calculate it for you and display it...
Read More

Contact our Expert Team

Contact Us
Contact Us