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Why It’s Important to File Oppositions at the EPO to Increase Your Freedom to Operate

23.06.2021

Why It’s Important to File Oppositions at the EPO to Increase Your Freedom to Operate

Keeping up with the latest patents is vital to maintain competitive advantage, especially when your competitors may file patents that limit your freedom to operate (FTO). But how exactly do oppositions work, what timeframes do you have to work with, and what are the potential costs?

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