The CIPA Guide to the Patents Act (affectionately known as the Black Book) is looking for author contributors for the latest edition!
The following sections are still up for grabs:- Section 66: Proceedings for infringement by a co-owner
Section 67: Proceedings for infringement by exclusive licensee
Sign up today! - Section 68: Effect on non-registration on infringement proceedings
- Section 69: Infringement of rights conferred by publication of application
- Section 72: Power to revoke patents on application
- Section 74: Proceedings in which validity of patent may be put in issue
- Section 76: Amendment of applications and patents not to include added matter
- Section 83A: European patent with unitary effect and Unified Patent Court
- Section 88A: Implementation of the Unified Patent Court
- Section 88B: Designation as an international organisation
- Section 101: Exercise of comptroller’s discretionary powers
- Section 107: Costs and expenses in proceedings before the comptroller
Why be an author for the Black Book? Quite simply, the respect and admiration you will receive from all of your colleagues.
If you are interested in contributing, please contact Kirsty Swain (kirsty.swain@thomsonreuters.com).
Have your say on the Black Book
Additionally, the General Editor team (Greg Corcoran, Nicholas Fox and PatKat herself) are seeking feedback and input on the Black Book to ensure the latest edition meets the needs of our profession. In particular:
- Is there anything you would like to see changed?
- Are there sections that could be reduced or removed?
- Is there anything that you would like to see added?
- Is anything in the book inaccurate or out of date?
- Do you have any other general comments about The Black Book?
Any comments and suggestions are welcome. Although, before everyone asks, please note that the page limit means that the inclusion of cat pictures is unfortunately not feasible. Please send any other comments or suggestions to editor@cipa.org.uk.
The CIPA Black Book needs you!
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