tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post2267117558413441251..comments2024-03-29T12:23:31.959+00:00Comments on The IPKat: EPO revises proposals for renewal fees for Unitary Patents -- but does it really make any difference?Verónica RodrÃguez Arguijohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05763207846940036921noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-28583239712282488202015-06-25T08:50:51.921+01:002015-06-25T08:50:51.921+01:00Of course "true" TOP4 and TOP5 is EPO do...Of course "true" TOP4 and TOP5 is EPO double-speak for only those countries participating in the UP - i.e. excluding Spain and Italy which are validated more often than NL and SE.<br /><br />However Renewal fees in NL and SE are higher than in ES or IT. So the costs comparison between the current system and the UP system above are significantly flawed for real users who will probably still continue to validate in ES and IT. Will they want to pay for another 4 or 5 fees on top i.e. a total of 6 or 7 renewal fee equivalents?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-88432129719302003072015-05-25T21:58:07.091+01:002015-05-25T21:58:07.091+01:00If one looks at the origin of applications in the ...If one looks at the origin of applications in the European system, one will realise that in the last few years, the applications of European origin when down from 50% to 35%. Even if for the time being, the proportion of granted EP patents is still 50/50 European origin/outside Europe origin, it will eventually follow the same trend.<br />How many of those patents actually stem from SMEs, universities etc.. which should obtain a fee reduction? <br />When politicians consider that the UPC will promote innovation in Europe, either they are not correctly informed, or they do not know what they are taking about, and simply want to look good in front of their audiences. In all honesty, they cannot believe in such bla....<br />The UPC will make it easier for foreign nations to enforce their IP rights in Europe, but it is difficult to see how Europe will thereby promote innovation. But then it will be too late.<br />In any case, what is happening with the renewal fee is a further example of the egoism of the member states. Yes it should be cheaper, but I do not want to see my income in renewal fees reduced. And the EPO does not want to loose on income.... Old Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-51163127691235929242015-05-22T16:56:59.108+01:002015-05-22T16:56:59.108+01:00The Select Committee must choose between the TOP4 ...<i>The Select Committee <b>must</b> choose between the TOP4 and TOP5 levels as the basis for the new renewal fee level,</i><br /><br />No they don't. They <b>must</b> choose a fee schedule in accordance with the regulation. <br /><br />It is by no means clear that Top 4 meets that requirement, and indeed such a level could provide the EPO with a windfall as a large number of those who currently validate in DE+FR+GB find the cost of filing a translation a reasonable price for broader territorial protection at roughly equivalent value for money in renewal fees. See <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCIPAPatCom/status/598818896318222336" rel="nofollow">CIPA PatCom tweet</a>..Meldrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09841440718012449720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-11352301094444845322015-05-21T17:01:14.549+01:002015-05-21T17:01:14.549+01:00Have you seen the latest documents on SUEPO availa...Have you seen the latest documents on SUEPO available on www.suepo.org which report that staff reps and unionist are currently being investigated by an external company ?????<br /> SOSforepostaffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-23977886223239340342015-05-21T16:38:50.628+01:002015-05-21T16:38:50.628+01:00When will you people finally realise that renewal ...When will you people finally realise that renewal fees have to be set at a "healthy" level so that BB can finance his "investigations" with the assistance of the Control Risks Group?<br /><br />http://www.suepo.org/public/su15204cl.pdf<br /><br />https://wikispooks.com/wiki/Control_Risks<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com