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Min Son of Hanol IP says Korea’s high-tech sector has much to gain from an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Korean Patent Act that provides for an accelerated patent examination system

Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos summarises revisions to the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal on the cut-off point for appeal case amendments, the issuance of preliminary opinions, and the announcement of decisions

Jicheng Yang of Wanhuida Intellectual Property explains the revised regulations concerning the adjustment and extension of patent terms

While some observers are of the view that an Enlarged Board of Appeal ruling failed to provide sufficient clarity, Eva Ehlich and Anja Fux of Maiwald say the picture concerning post-published evidence is becoming clearer

Ranjan Narula and Suvarna Pandey of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys discuss a case that centred around the submission of data in support of an enhanced therapeutic efficacy claim for a compound

Yen-Bin Gu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices says a demonstration of commercial success alone can be insufficient to prove inventiveness and explains how patentees can strengthen their case