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Jane Lambert In a press release published yesterday, the European Patent Office announced a visit by Tim Moss, the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks,  and Sean Dennehey  to the European Patent Office (see  Meeting with UK Intellectual Property Office highlights role of patents in supporting innovation   26 March 2018).  According to the press release, the Comptroller and Mr Dennehey met the EPO President Benoît Battistelli. The Comptroller and President discussed recent developments in IPO, including the EPO annual report, bilateral co-operation and preparations for setting up the new unitary patent system. The EPO Vice-President updated the British delegation on such topics as search and examination, digital systems, the EPO's quality management system, and European and international co-operation.  Apparently, "a new and ambitious strategy for the UK IPO, a key element of which is to draw upon the knowledge and experience of others"

Standard YouTube Jane Lambert In Northern Max - a new Healthcare Accelerator in Bradford    12 Jan 2018 IP Yorkshire, I reported the launch of a 4 month accelerator programme for new healthcare businesses at the Digital Exchange in Bradford's Little Germany district.  That programme will come to an end on 29 March 2018 and, according to the participants in the programme whom I have met, it has been very successful. On 22 March 2018 the accelerator held a demo day in which those participants presented their businesses to the public.  I attended the event and discussed what happened in NorthernMAX Demo Day   25 March 2018. Those who want to learn more about business accelerators can find links to other articles and materials at Accelerator Resources   26 March 2018 NIPC Law.  They can also call me on 020 7404 5252 during office hours or send me a message through my contact form.