[Wolves] No European patents?

[Shane M. Coughlan]

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Daniel Jones wrote:
> Quite.  I wouldn't breathe a sigh of relief just yet.

Right.

The quote is: "The draft Community Patent regulation confirms in its
Article 28.1(a) that patents granted for a subject matter (such as
computer programs), which is excluded from patentability pursuant to
Article 52 EPC, may be invalidated in a relevant court proceeding."

The patents - which are excluded from patentability in Article 52 EPC
*may* be invalidated.

Let's take our time on this one.  We need some legal eagles to sit down
and have a chat about the true implications of this.  Bear in mind that
the European Commission is not likely to completely reverse its position
easily and that the above statement may or may not reflect a legally
binding stance.

The pro-patent groups are very powerful.  This matter is far from over.

Shane

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