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Recent UPC decisions suggest a shift toward deleting embodiments not covered by amended claims. G 1/25 may confirm this as EPO seeks alignment. Read our analysis and what this means for drafters.
The Düsseldorf UPC rejected a late-filed argument on added matter, reaffirming its strict, front-loaded procedure and the importance of early, complete case preparation.
T 1846/23 shows how G 1/24 is being applied: the EPO rejects narrowing claims via the description alone. As G 1/25 is awaited, the importance of clear drafting is reinforced.