The opposition procedure offers third parties an opportunity to attack a European or German patent for a limited period after grant. This option is usually a much more appealing alternative to attacking it through the local procedures on a country-by-country basis after national ratification which can be more time consuming and costly, and the results may vary in different jurisdictions.
Finnegan’s European patent attorneys are experienced in all aspects of complex and high-value oppositions. We regularly defend clients’ patents, including against multiple opponents, and represent them in appeals against adverse decisions.
Finnegan’s extensive patent litigation experience combined with our knowledge of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) post-grant procedures also provides us with an educated perspective on how best to coordinate oppositions within a global context. Drawing on our experience in multi-jurisdictional coordination, we are not only able to maximize efficiencies, but we are also able to intelligently use the optimal combination of procedures and approaches to obtain the best results for each individual client.
T 0527/17, EPO
T 1031/16, EPO
T 1050/12, EPO
Appeal No. T1996/12-3.3.05, EPO
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German Civil Patent Courts
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