News archive

The following news items related to the referral have appeared on the EPO website.

12.5.2010
EBoA confirms EPO approach to computer programs
Today the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO handed down its opinion on referral G3/08, taking the opportunity to set out and confirm the approach of the EPO regarding the patentability of computer programs under the European Patent Convention (EPC). 

19.2.2009
Your say on the patentability of computer programs
Third parties wishing to file written statements on pending referral G 3/08 can do so until 30 April 2009.

24.10.2008
Patentability of programs for computers
EPO President Alison Brimelow has referred a number of questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal in relation to the patentability of programs for computers under the European Patent Convention.