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

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

EU Commission consultation on SPCs and pharmaceutical research exemptions

The EU commission has announced a consultation (available here) on improvements to the SPC system.  Possible improvements could include the creation of a European SPC title, the introduction of an SPC manufacturing waiver and an update on the scope of EU patent research exemptions.

Responses to the consultation must be submitted via an online questionnaire (available here).  The deadline for filing submissions is 4 January 2018.

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