When drafting a patent application, the meaning of each word, value and unit needs to be clear. One might think that a number is less likely to be misinterpreted than a word, but a recent decision from the Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) tells us otherwise. Our Patent Consultant Tiolina Östergren… Read more »
Our European Patent Attorney William Helin shares a brief reflection on the EPO Guidelines on novelty of sub-ranges. “Did you see that the EPO Guidelines on novelty of sub-ranges were amended late last year? One of the test criteria for novelty of sub-ranges was dropped. Now, the twofold novelty criteria are that the sub-range must be: 1. Narrow… Read more »
It is with a great deal of gratitude and pride we can announce that our Managing Partner Rikard Roos and our Partner Christian Arkelius are selected as IP Stars 2020 by MIP (Managing Intellectual Property). According to MIP IP Stars, being selected as an IP Star amounts to being considered as an experienced senior IP… Read more »
Ström & Gulliksson has decided – as a result of the pandemic spread of SARS-CoV-2 – to take measures to help and protect the innovative society. This means that we are specifically focusing on getting companies particularly exposed to the effects of SARS-CoV-2 through this tunnel of problematic times. Because there will be light at the other… Read more »
As of midnight European time on Friday 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union and has entered a transition period until 31 December 2020. What does this mean for your European and UK IP rights? Edmund Lobb explains below. What is the transition period?The UK has now… Read more »
We are proud to announce that no less than three of our Patent Attorneys, Rikard Roos, Björn Andersson and Christian Arkelius – have been ranked as Global Leaders and included by IAM – Informing IP value in the list of the world’s foremost private practice patent experts. IAM states that to be able to qualify for inclusion in IAM Global Leaders, the individuals must… Read more »
European Patent Attorneys Elin Sylvan and Fredrik Carlsson have been selected as Rising Stars 2019 by Managing Intellectual Property. The list recognises up-and-coming IP practitioners. Appreciation of personal contact with clients, to gain a high level of technical insight into both the research and development activities and to follow clients for a long time as… Read more »
This year, Ström & Gulliksson’s Christmas gift goes to the The Swedish Brain Foundation (Hjärnfonden), whose vision is that no one should have to suffer from diseases, injuries or disabilities in the brain. The Swedish Brain Foundation (Hjärnfonden) raises money for research and information about the brain and its diseases, injuries and disabilities. The foundation awards… Read more »
Edmund Lobb joined Ström & Gulliksson’s Stockholm office in May 2018. He has experience working for a large range of companies, from start-ups to multinational corporations. His practice in both Europe and the UK helps him guide clients through the patenting process and provide strategic advice with a practical and international perspective. “There is a… Read more »
Ström & Gulliksson is happy to announce that Mr. William Helin, a registered European patent attorney, joins our office in Stockholm today. William Helin holds a MSc. in Mechanical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology. He has worked in the intellectual property field since 2000 and has IP experience from various important angles – as… Read more »
