This digital workshop will focus on the challenges of patent granting in the fields of geophysics and drilling technology, where computer implemented inventions always change the nature of the inventions. It will also address the assessment of inventive step and claims lacking features with a technical effect in these fields.
Central topics:
- Patenting trends and activity in the fields of geophysics and drilling technology
- Examples of applications from these fields
- The practice at the European Patent Office (EPO), including how to use the Guidelines for Examination
During the workshop, patent examiners from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO), will share personal experiences and discuss relevant examples, including examples based on the Boards of Appeal decision G1/19. Common patenting challenges will also be addressed.
Presentations and workshop will be held in English.
For whom
This digital workshop is suitable for professional users of the IP system in Norway.