European Patent Convention

About the work In 2016, 95,940 European patents were granted. The European Patent Convention (EPC), which is authoritative in this regard, applies in 38 states (as of January 1, 2018) and its importance continues to grow. This large, modern commentary continues the tradition of the parallel work Benkard, Patentgesetz/Gebrauchsmustergesetz and explains and elaborates on the independent development of the case law of the Boards of Appeal of the EPO and its examination practice. While the parallel work is mainly based on the case law of the X. Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH), it is also based on the case law of the EPO. Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, this commentary explains the official practice of the Examining and Opposition Divisions and explains and elaborates on the independent development of the case law of the currently 31 Boards of Appeal. Advantages at a glance - Explanation by experienced practitioners - Thorough presentation according to German commentary standards - Co-treatment of.