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Updates to the guidelines for examination of computer-implemented inventions in Europe

Article 52(2) of the EPC lists a number of inventions exempt from patentability including i) scientific theories and mathematical methods, ii) aesthetic creations, iii) schemes, rules or methods for performing mental acts or computer programs, and iv) presentations of information. As a result, computer-implemented inventions (CII’s) can be exempt from patentability since computers inherently include subject matter exempt from patentability under Article 52(2).

Gilead loses High Court battle to defend Truvada® SPC

The English High Court yesterday published its decision relating to the validity of a Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) (SPC/GB05/041). The SPC is owned by Gilead and covers a composition containing two active ingredients, tenofovir disoproxil in the form of the fumerate and emtricitabine, which are both reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

EMCON, 18 October 2018, Xcel Centre, Newton Aycliffe

Navigating the maize: developing innovative crops in Europe

BioFocus Conference 3 July 2018

Renewed thinking for patents in Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy

As part of our ambition to be the go-to firm for organisations in the renewable energy sector seeking patent and general IP support, Secerna LLP has been a regular contributor to the Wave & Tidal Energy Network and Wind Energy Network magazines on a variety of IP issues.

Secerna LLP Expands its Life Sciences Team

The Partners of Secerna LLP are pleased to announce that experienced European Patent Attorney Huw Jenkins has joined their office in York.

Protecting Offshore Wind Technology in Taiwan

The drive to expand Taiwan’s renewal energy capability will inevitably lead to innovative advances in this technological sector. As well as being potentially commercially valuable, such advances may well be patentable, and therefore a decision may be taken to pursue patent protection in Taiwan.

Another Referral to the European Court of Justice on SPC Regulation

The UK Court of Appeal has recently referred a question relating to Article 3(a) of the SPC Regulation (469/2009) to the European Court of Justice (the CJEU) in the case of Sandoz Limited v Searle.