epi Information 2/2009

38 Editorial Information 2/2009
Editorial
T. Johnson (GB)
It is with no little regret that the Editorial Committee
received the news that Alison Brimelow has announced
that she does not intend to stand for a further term as
President of the Organisation. She has brought new
ideas and thinking to the running of the Office and
the patenting of inventions in Europe. The Committee
does not always agree with decisions made, for example
on the new arrangements for divisional applications.
More divisionals could be filed as a result, rather than
fewer which would probably have been the case under
the old system. It is some time before Alison Brimelow
steps down, there are challenges to be met before then
which we are sure she will meet with her customary
vigour. These include the proposal for an introduction of
deferred examination, the possible re-structuring of the
structure of fees paid by applicants, the debate on
„raising the bar“ on patent „quality“, and many others.
All these will have a bearing on the working lives of
members of the epi, and no doubt Council will submit
position papers at the relevant time. Our own President
has been active too in trying to enhance the effect and
efficiency of the epi, for example holding a Council
meeting on a single day, liaising with National Groups,
and consolidating contacts with sister organisations.
There is no time for complacency, and never a dull
moment, but batteries must be re-charged, so we take
this opportunity of wishing Alison Brimelow, Kim Finnilä
and all our Members a restful, reflective and well-earned
holiday as the holiday season approaches!
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