Interpreting Biological Sequence Claims at the EPO – a Cannabinoid Case Study In this next instalment of our series of articles looking at patenting cannabis-related inventions, our focus is on the growth in industrial biotechnology in this area: genetically modifying plants or host organisms to produce key intermediates in the cannabinoid pathway, or end cannabinoids themselves. Visit UK site
The EPO and the JPOs Comparative Study on Computer-Implemented Inventions/Software-Related Inventions: Part Two This is the second part of our article series where we provide a summary of the results of the recent study jointly conducted by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) that aimed to provide patent applicants and practitioners with insights into how each office examines applications directed to computer-implemented/software related inventions. Visit UK site
And it all Started with a Big Bang! – The New WIPO Standard for Sequence Listings (ST.26) There is a requirement that biological sequences (e.g., DNA, RNA, peptides) disclosed in patent applications be provided in a sequence listing, which conforms with the applicable WIPO standard. Visit UK site
A Day in the Life of a Patent Administrator The role of Patent Administrators at HLK is to work closely with the attorneys to manage their caseload, ensuring that deadlines are being met and that our clients are receiving all the information they need to be able to make decisions in respect to their IP portfolio. Visit UK site
Introducing Our Green Tech Team The attorneys in our Green Tech team are expertly positioned to assist clients in navigating this ever-developing landscape. Each team member has extensive experience working with environmental technologies and a passion to help those making a positive impact, with up-to-date knowledge of the resources offered by patent offices around the globe for technologies with an environmental benefit. Visit UK site
Mental Health Matters What we try to keep at our core, is a sense of connectedness. HoListiK is our internal wellbeing programme, it is via HoListiK that we promote engagement and colleague connection through different social activities. Visit UK site
