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Our CEO explores the impact of publicly available data on European patent applications in the latest article, “Trends in Light of Publicly Available Data“ in epi Information.

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We are happy to announce that both Lech Bury and Marek Bury have been recognized in the WIPR Leaders 2024 list of IP professionals! This honor highlights their outstanding contributions and leadership in the field of intellectual property law.

The WIPR Leaders 2024 celebrates the top IP professionals worldwide, acknowledging their expertise, dedication, and impact on the industry. Lech Bury and Marek Bury’s inclusion in this list underscores their commitment to excellence and their significant achievements in patent law.

This recognition from World IP Review is a testament to their hard work, expertise, and dedication to advancing the field of intellectual property law.

For more details, visit the WIPR Leaders 2024.

We are thrilled to announce that Bury & Bury has been recognized as “Highly Recommended” by IAM 1000 (https://www.iam-media.com/rankings/patent-1000/profile/firm/bury-bury-european-and-polish-patent-and-trademark-attorneys) for our exceptional patent prosecution services. This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and our deep understanding of our clients’ needs.

According to IAM 1000, “Bury & Bury is competent, highly specialised and has an excellent understanding of clients’ needs.” One satisfied client commented, “The team is just amazing. We have worked with a lot of patent firms, but nowhere have we found such an understanding of our business needs and our technology.”

The firm is led by the dynamic father and son duo, Lech Bury and Marek Bury. Lech Bury, who is recognized as a “Recommended Individual,” is praised as “a smart, caring and excellent partner” with extensive experience in R&D and electronics. Marek Bury, who is “Highly Recommended,” is commended for his exceptional customer care, technical knowledge, and ability to communicate effectively with inventors.

This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We remain committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and expertise in patent law.

Thank you to IAM 1000 for this honor and to our clients for their continued trust and support.

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming conference “Intellectual Property in Innovative Entrepreneurship” hosted by the Polish Chamber of Patent Attorneys. The event will take place on May 28th, 2024, in Warsaw and will feature prominent experts, including Dr. inż. Marek Bury, a distinguished Polish and European Patent Attorney from Bury & Bury Kancelaria Patentowa sp. z o.o. He is going to participate in the panel II “Własność intelektualna to przyszłość – sztuczna inteligencja i technologia kwantowa” (“Intellectual property is the future – artificial intelligence and quantum technology”).

Dr. inż. Marek Bury, who has a strong personal interest and expertise in computer-implemented inventions (especially AI), a core specialty of Bury & Bury.

Event Details:

• Date: May 28th, 2024
• Location: Warsaw
• Key Topics: Innovation funding, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, intellectual property valuation, and more.

Speakers of the panel II:

• Moderator: dr. Krzysztof Czub – Uniwersytet Gdański, a member of the National Council of Patent Attorneys PIRP
• dr Iga Bałos – Assistant Professor, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Kraków Academy.
• dr. inż. Marek Bury – Polish and European Patent Attorney, Bury & Bury Kancelaria Patentowa sp. z o.o.
• dr Damian Flisak – Expert in public affairs, intellectual property and new technologies
• Piotr Zabadała – Deputy Director, Department of Innovation and Industrial Policy, Ministry of Development and Technology

How to Join:

• Register on the PIRP website: IP2024 Conference Registration
• Follow updates on social media: PIRP Facebook, PIRP LinkedIn

We look forward to your participation in this insightful event!

For more information, visit PIRP Official Website.

Today, June 1st, 2023, marks the official entry into force of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) agreement. As a result, the UPC becomes operational and the unitary effect of European patents can now be requested. The UPC will be responsible for hearing cases related to all European patents with unitary effect.

However, European patents that have been validated conventionally, without unitary effect, may still be subject to an opt-out and thus may or may not fall within the jurisdiction of the UPC.

It’s important to note that the unitary effect applies only to those countries that are members of the UPC agreement. Therefore, non-EU member states that are party to the European Patent Convention, as well as EU member states and European Patent Convention signatories that have not yet ratified the UPC agreement, are excluded from its scope.

In addition, the unitary effect will gradually expand when subsequent states ratify UPC agreement. Extended unitary effect will cover newly granted European patents, but will not be applied retroactively to patents granted earlier. Thus, for a couple of years, the term ‘unitary’ will be unequivocal only when followed by a specific date, such as ‘unitary@2023-06-01’.

2023-11-01 is a date worth noting as algorithm for computation of time limits is going to change and “10-day notification rule” is going to be applied no more in the proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO). This means that time limits will be triggered by the date set on the EPO communication not by day falling 10 days later (fictitious date of receipt). More details can be found at: https://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/official-journal/2023/03/a29.html .

Our patent attorney Dr. Eng. Marek Bury has been entered on the list of representatives before the Unified Patent Court. Until the launch of the system, this only means that we can exclude the competence of the Unified Patent Court with regard to cases involving already granted patents (opt-out). After 2023-06-01, the scope of activities in which we will assist before the Unified Patent Court will significantly expand.