We are delighted to publish episode 2 of our IP podcast series ‘Plausibility’ in patent law, where Andrew Wells (one of the winners of the 2019 AIPPI prize for UK AIPPI Group’s study questions for his contribution on the plausibility question) and Rachel Montagnon discuss:

  • The concept of ‘plausibility’ in patent law
  • The EPO approach to inventive step and plausibility
  • How plausibility arises in insufficiency arguments
  • The approach of the English courts
  • The future for the concept of plausibility in patent law
  • Practical implications for innovators and patentees

Listen and subscribe here – https://soundcloud.com/herbert-smith-freehills/intellectual-property-podcast-ep2-plausibility

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.