We are delighted to see that Philip Slingsby and Sarah Binham continue to be listed as Patent Stars in the IP Stars list for 2021 and that Stephen Turner and Nikki Davy continue to be listed as Notable Practitioners. The IP Stars list highlights senior practitioners who have been recommended or identified as leaders in IP law and practice.
The long running saga of if, how and when the description can or should be used to interpret the claims of an EP patent may well be coming to a close.
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Slingsby Partners has been a sponsor of the University of Bath Law Society for the last three years. As part of this sponsorship arrangement, we attended a networking event hosted by the Society on 19 March 2024. Ollie, Verity and Charlotte attended, along with representatives from other law firms and law schools – Allen & Overy, Stone King and The College of Legal Practice.
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The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced in the January issue of the EPO Journal that the official fee schedule for European patents will be revised from 1 April 2024, resulting in an increase of roughly 4% on most fees. Full details of the fees can be found here: Official Journal, 2024 (epo.org)
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