Oppositions at the EPO
Our patent attorneys have years of experience advising on and representing clients in opposition proceedings and appeals before the EPO. Oppositions are a commercially astute method for revoking others’ patents as an alternative or addition to court proceedings. |
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Oppositions activity
We can:
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attack and defend patents across all sectors and technologies
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pursue appeals following EPO first instance decisions
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attend hearings on clients’ behalf at the EPO
Dispute strategy
We can:

advise on oppositions as part of a wider dispute strategy

monitor and formulate strategies for dealing with competitors’ patents
We can also:

advise on pre-grant strategy including third party observations
We work across these sectors and more:
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Aeronautical engineering
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Aerospace engineering
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Agriculture
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Automotive
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Biotechnology
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Chemical
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Cleantech
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Construction
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Defence
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Electronics
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Food
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IT/Software
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Materials
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Manufacturing
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Mechanical/Engineering
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Medical devices
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Nanotechnology
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Oil & Gas
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Optical technologies
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Pharmaceutical
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Semiconductors
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Telecommunications
Get in touch to discuss a dispute strategy appropriate to your situation at oppositions@marks-clerk.com.
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