Opposition - preparation

Opposition or nullification proceedings are proceedings conducted in order to demonstrate the invalidity of a patent. In order to increase the likelihood of success in proceedings of this type, a search is carried out in the literature to find publications which are earlier than the invention concerned. Arnold + Siedsma can carry out a search in all kinds of literature repositories.

Oppositions: The number of patent applications has risen enormously in recent years, as a result of which the likelihood of conflicts is greater. Searches in the patent literature provide ammunition for taking action against third-party patents.