Mobile

Communications

Advancements in communication and computing technologies are driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution, as manifested for example by the huge expansion in the Internet of Things (IoT). From 5G and cloud computing to the internet of things and machine-learning, the boundaries between the physical, digital and biological worlds are blurring as companies race to exploit not only technology set to underpin the next generation of mobile communications but also the huge amount of data being generated by it.

Mobile networks and communications systems also represent an interesting intersection of patent law, relating to the exclusion of computer programs, as well as the interplay between this and conventional hardware elements used to implement cellular networks. Fortunately, our attorneys at Mewburn Ellis have a deep understanding of the law paired with excellent technical abilities across the multi-disciplinary team. This combination of legal and technical excellence allows us to help ensure that our clients’ can properly exploit their IP.

Our attorneys have particular experience across all technologies relevant to mobile communications, in fields such as: radio broadcast systems, secure data transmission, the application of 5G to various systems, telecommunications systems, cryptographic methods, semiconductor devices, optical/laser devices, and mobile handset technology.

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Special Report

EPO Opposition Trends in Engineering, Electronics and Software

In autumn 2020, we analysed more than 8000 opposition cases filed at the European Patent Office (EPO) over the last 12 years, studying the timelines for hundreds of engineering, electronics and software oppositions.

The research enabled us to see how oppositions have been affected by procedural changes at the European Patent Office and by the Covid-19 pandemic. With a focus on Transport, Medical Devices, Telecommunications and Software, the report also looks at how opposition outcomes vary across the four different technology sectors and which players are the most active.

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