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The Decision in G 1/25: A More Relaxed Approach to Description Amendments in Europe?
The European Patent Office's Enlarged Board of Appeal has issued its decision in G 1/25, addressing the contentious practice of description amendments in European patent applications. This decision establishes new guidelines on when patent descriptions must be modified to align with claims, potentially reshaping prosecution strategies across Europe. The ruling adopts a middle ground between the EPO's traditional approach requiring extensive amendments and recent case law suggesting such changes lack explici
European Union IP
FH
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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Updates On Standard Organisation Of Nigeria’s (Son) Recent Activities And Other Developments
The SON has announced the voluntary withdrawal of Bureau Veritas services from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) Scheme as an Independent Accredited Firm. The SON has advised all stakeholders and importers that all product certificate issued by the Bureau Veritas prior to its withdrawal of services shall remain valid until its expiry date.
Nigeria IP
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Updates On Nigerian Copyright Commission's (Ncc) Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Copyright Industry
The House of Representatives has launched an official investigation into alleged irregularities in the administration of copyright matters in Nigeria. The motion, sponsored by Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, representing Ohaozara, Onicha, and Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, followed sustained protests by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) and a broad coalition of musicians, authors, composers, and other copyright owners, alleging that a scheme had been used to divert funds away from rightful copyright owners.
Nigeria IP
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Complete Guide To Patenting Inventions In Uzbekistan: From An Idea To Obtaining The Document
Securing intellectual property rights in Uzbekistan requires navigating a complex legal framework from initial patent search through final registration. This comprehensive guide walks through each critical stage of the patenting process, including examination procedures, documentation requirements, and the 2025 changes to government fee structures that affect applicants differently based on their category.
Uzbekistan IP
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The Decision in G 1/25: A More Relaxed Approach to Description Amendments in Europe?
The European Patent Office's Enlarged Board of Appeal has issued its decision in G 1/25, addressing the contentious practice of description amendments in European patent applications. This decision establishes new guidelines on when patent descriptions must be modified to align with claims, potentially reshaping prosecution strategies across Europe. The ruling adopts a middle ground between the EPO's traditional approach requiring extensive amendments and recent case law suggesting such changes lack explici
European Union IP
FH
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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Complete Guide To Patenting Inventions In Uzbekistan: From An Idea To Obtaining The Document
Securing intellectual property rights in Uzbekistan requires navigating a complex legal framework from initial patent search through final registration. This comprehensive guide walks through each critical stage of the patenting process, including examination procedures, documentation requirements, and the 2025 changes to government fee structures that affect applicants differently based on their category.
Uzbekistan IP
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Legalmax
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Updates On Nigerian Copyright Commission's (Ncc) Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Copyright Industry
The House of Representatives has launched an official investigation into alleged irregularities in the administration of copyright matters in Nigeria. The motion, sponsored by Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, representing Ohaozara, Onicha, and Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, followed sustained protests by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) and a broad coalition of musicians, authors, composers, and other copyright owners, alleging that a scheme had been used to divert funds away from rightful copyright owners.
Nigeria IP
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Respecting The Lens, Part 2: Why "I Didn't Know I Needed Permission" Is Not A Copyright Defence
A recent High Court judgment clarifies a critical misconception in copyright law: believing you have permission to use protected work is not the same as believing no copyright exists. This distinction has significant implications for businesses that routinely download and use photographs found online, assuming they are free to use simply because they are widely accessible.
South Africa IP
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Adams & Adams
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Springboarding A Business: Unlawful Competition, Not Entrepreneurship
A South African court has delivered a decisive ruling on the limits of post-employment competition, finding that two senior employees unlawfully used their former employer's proprietary software, client relationships, and confidential information to launch a competing business. The judgment reinforces that fiduciary duties can extend beyond employment termination and that building a business on a former employer's investment constitutes unlawful springboarding rather than legitimate entrepreneurship.
South Africa Commercial
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ENS
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