Almost 9 out of 10 Swedish companies will make R&D investments at the same level or at a higher level than they did in 2016. In the life science sector…
Awapatent among the top PCT filers in Europe
Managing IP‘s annual PCT survey ranks the top PCT filers in the major patenting jurisdictions. In the latest survey Awapatent is ranked no 1 among 10 Swedish IP firms and…
All-time-high recruitment in the AWA Group during 2016
Quite new roles, trainees and a general reinforcement account for most of the new positions. “We have a general ambition to grow, but also to offer more diversified services to…
Awapatent contributes in “Designs: A Global Guide 2017” from World Trademark Review
Awapatent participates in the international IP handbook Designs: A Global Guide 2017 from World Trademark Review (Globe Business Media Group) with both the Swedish and Danish jurisdictions. Authors of the Sweden…
Sidsel Hauge – new CEO of Awapatent A/S
After more than 30 years in the firm, Peter Indahl has decided to withdraw from his position as CEO of Awapatent Denmark. As of 1 December, Sidsel Hauge, will become…
Long-awaited decision from the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal concerning multiple priorities
In an order dated 29 November 2016, the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO has decided that partial priority may not be refused for generic “OR”-claims. The order in…
Awapatent in Copenhagen moves to new premises
As of Monday 28 November the Awapatent Copenhagen office moves to a new location but remains in the heart of Copenhagen. The new visiting and postal address is: Strandgade 56,…
UPC might start 2017 after all
Today, the UK minister for Intellectual Property announced that the UK government is proceeding with preparations to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-signals-green-light-to-unified-patent-court-agreement). “Following the announcement today, the UK…
Video: Stephen Hawking speaks about poor child health
Swedish non-profit organization and royal initiative GEN-PEP raises awareness of the dangers of physical inactivity and poor diet among children – two leading causes of premature death today. They asked…
More women file patent applications but gender gap persists
According to a new study from WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), 29% of all international patent applications filed via the organization in 2015 included a female inventor. This is a…