In many countries there is no available procedure for post grant amendments or the outcome is unpredictable. Use of the EPO would give applicants a much greater degree of confidence and legal certainty. Hopefully the EBA will take the Biotech Directive into account when making their decision. Rules suggested to come into operation in September. D - Community Patent Concrete actions proposed.
Commission favours filing in any language, centrally.
Euro parliament suggest EPO should have 10 procedural languages. EPO cannot do this, it is unrealistic to expect all 10 languages in all fields. This is a step backwards. Translation Proposals for CPC CPC Proposals Cost Reduction 1. EPO believe EPO should not be involved in the judicial arrangements, contrary to 1989 CPC convention.