German Patent Nullity Proceedings – An Alternative to Oppositions before the EPO?

IP Experts LIVE: Webinar for IP Professionals

IP Experts LIVE is a webinar series by BARDEHLE PAGENBERG (see our program PDF)

Our experts will provide you with insights on selected aspects of German and European IP law with a focus on practical and strategic guidance. At the end of each seminar, there will be a Q&A session.
 

What is it about?

The most common way of challenging granted European patents is filing an opposition with the European Patent Office within a 9 months window after grant, not least because an opposition is the only way to attack a “European bundle patent” as a whole. However, some opponents have expressed frustration with the EPO’s practice and the extensive examination of original support to the detriment of an exhaustive examination of inventive step. This webinar discusses whether German patent nullity proceedings, initiated after expiry of the opposition window, are a true alternative to oppositions before the EPO.

Johannes Heselberger and Tobias Kaufmann will address the following aspects:
•    General structure of EPO oppositions vs. German nullity proceedings
•    The different legal standards for invalidity 
•    Pros & Cons of the two procedures
•    Considerations for potential attackers and patentees

Are you looking to attack a European patent? Do you need to defend your patent before the EPO or in Germany?

Registration required

Register for this interactive webinar now to find answers and ask questions to the speakers: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7746631578659913995 

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Participation in this event is free.

IP Event
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution

日期

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地点
BARDEHLE PAGENBERG
Online - Webinar
11 am to 12 am (CET)

会议语言
English