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Secerna LLP Expands its Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Team

Filing EP Divisional Patent Applications

The European Patent Office (EPO) has taken the pragmatic decision to amend Rule 36 EPC governing the deadline for filing divisional patent applications. After a period of consultation with users and interested parties it was concluded that the existing law is viewed negatively by users and has not met the objectives of the EPO.

Secerna LLP Opens a Newcastle Office

We are delighted to announce the opening of our new Newcastle office located in Charlotte Square in the heart of the city centre. The new office opened on 3rd March 2014 and will support the innovative and creative businesses in the region.

Designers Pay Litigation Damages

Stay informed and avoid legal pitfalls in the dynamic LED lighting market. The recent UK patent case, Collingwood v Aurora, serves as a cautionary tale for luminaire designers. Learn why it's crucial to check for competitor patents before introducing new LED products. The case highlights the significance of thorough patent searches, considerations of infringement and validity issues, and the potential risks of overlooking relevant intellectual property.

Patent Term Extension in the US Clarified

A recently published Federal Circuit decision has clarified when a patent term extension may be applied to a granted patent. In Novartis AG vs. Lee, the Federal Circuit ruled that patent term adjustment should not take into account the period an application spends in examination following a request for continued examination (RCE), even if the RCE was filed later than three years from the application filing date.