Uncertainty in Biotech Patenting in Europe: Causes, Consequences and Possible Remedies

October 17, 2018 10:00am

Rob Aerts
IP Director
Tigenix SAU

  • Which regulatory body or bodies in Europe determines what is a patentable subject-matter and what is not?
  • Examining the role of both EU law and EPC law
  • Understanding why the systems sometimes collaborate and sometimes go in different directions
  • How to take measures in regard to safeguard rights?