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News | 18.11.2025

MIP Stars Research 2025 | The year has been outstanding for Laine IP

Laine IP’s experts received several recognitions in Managing Intellectual Property’s researches in year 2025. Also the company was awareded in different categories. Thus, the year was as great success and a strong proof of Laine IP’s high-level expertise in the field of IPR.
Articles | 28.10.2025

USPTO introduces new Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program

On October 27, 2025, the USPTO introduced a new Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program. The Program offers a faster first Office action for applications that present only 1 independent claim and no more than 10 total claims.
Articles | 15.10.2025

Decision G1/23 – The prior art status of a commercially available product

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO has given their decision on what is the prior art staus of a commercially available product and information thereof.
News | 09.10.2025

Laine IP Oy’s services now also in Satakunta

As from 15 October Laine IP’s services are available also in Satakunta, when a small office is opened in Pori at Linnakortteli.
Articles | 25.09.2025

Decision G2/24 – The alleged infringer cannot continue the appeal proceedings on their own

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO has made a decision on the re-asked question concerning the status of an alleged infringer in appeal proceedings. Read more:
News | 09.09.2025

Jasmin Kaivola Awarded the Elias Tillandz Prize

Jasmin Kaivola, patent engineer at Laine IP, is one of the winners of the 2025 Elias Tillandz Prize.