epi Information 2/2009
epi Information 2/2009
epi Information 2/2009
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38 Editorial <strong>Information</strong> 2/<strong>2009</strong><br />
Editorial<br />
T. Johnson (GB)<br />
It is with no little regret that the Editorial Committee<br />
received the news that Alison Brimelow has announced<br />
that she does not intend to stand for a further term as<br />
President of the Organisation. She has brought new<br />
ideas and thinking to the running of the Office and<br />
the patenting of inventions in Europe. The Committee<br />
does not always agree with decisions made, for example<br />
on the new arrangements for divisional applications.<br />
More divisionals could be filed as a result, rather than<br />
fewer which would probably have been the case under<br />
the old system. It is some time before Alison Brimelow<br />
steps down, there are challenges to be met before then<br />
which we are sure she will meet with her customary<br />
vigour. These include the proposal for an introduction of<br />
deferred examination, the possible re-structuring of the<br />
structure of fees paid by applicants, the debate on<br />
„raising the bar“ on patent „quality“, and many others.<br />
All these will have a bearing on the working lives of<br />
members of the <strong>epi</strong>, and no doubt Council will submit<br />
position papers at the relevant time. Our own President<br />
has been active too in trying to enhance the effect and<br />
efficiency of the <strong>epi</strong>, for example holding a Council<br />
meeting on a single day, liaising with National Groups,<br />
and consolidating contacts with sister organisations.<br />
There is no time for complacency, and never a dull<br />
moment, but batteries must be re-charged, so we take<br />
this opportunity of wishing Alison Brimelow, Kim Finnilä<br />
and all our Members a restful, reflective and well-earned<br />
holiday as the holiday season approaches!<br />
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<strong>Information</strong> ist der 17. August<br />
<strong>2009</strong>. Die Dokumente, die veröffentlicht<br />
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as soon as possible about the<br />
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for the next issue of <strong>epi</strong><br />
<strong>Information</strong> is 17th August <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
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have reached the Secretariat by this<br />
date.<br />
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limite de remise des documents pour<br />
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