Archive for January, 2004
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EPO again competent to search and examine US biotech inventions; Still shy on business methods
The EPO has announced that it will resume searching and examining biotechnology and telecommunication inventions claimed by US inventors in international applications. Recall that, as of November 1, 2001, the EPO had refused to act in these capacities, citing workload issues.
For biotechnology inventions, the EPO will act as an International Search Authority (ISA) and [...]
