Oppositions and Appeals
Patents are a tool to protect innovation by blocking competitors from the market. The European Patent Office facilitates opposition proceedings, so that the validity of an inconvenient patent may be challenged in a single court. This is only possible for a few months after grant, and any further challenges must be performed before each national court.
Whether you own a patent being opposed, or you wished to start an opposition, we can increase your chances of winning, and give advice how your business can be helped or hindered. For example, we can file an opposition without revealing your identity, or use an opposition to negotiate favorable licensing terms with the patent holder. Proceedings can last several years, especially when the stakes are high, because decisions are often appealed within the European Patent Office.
Uniquely, we can provide both technological understanding and legal skill, essential when defending your interests before the European Patent Office. We are proud to be Europe’s number one organization training candidates to pass the European Qualification Examination, required in our profession. This in-depth training knowledge contributes to a true expertise in European patent law.
