A niche blog dedicated to the issues that arise when supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) extend patents beyond their normal life -- and to the respective positions of patent owners, investors, competitors and consumers. The blog also addresses wider issues that may be of interest or use to those involved in the extension of patent rights. You can email The SPC Blog here

Thursday 27 August 2009

"An uncertain equation"

Howrey's IP Intelligence Newsletter Europe, Summer 2009, carries an article, "Calculating an SPC Term: An Uncertain Equation", by Marjan Noor and Claudia Zeri. It sets out the relevant recent case law and its context in a most effective fashion.

Right: when calculating the term of an SPC, be prepared for the occasional surprising result.

Some of the cases discussed can be found in the earlier postings of on the SPC Blog here and here

No comments: