Design processes, simulation and technical effect: decision T 0799/24 clarifies the requirements for patentability at the EPO
08 Jul, 2026
T0799/24 “JFESteel”: an explicit manufacturing step is not mandatory to provide a technical effe
T0799/24 “JFESteel”: an explicit manufacturing step is not mandatory to provide a technical effe
Christian Schmit is Of Counsel, French and European Patent Attorney at Plasseraud IP.
Étienne Lallias is a French & European Patent Attorney at Plasseraud IP. He advises a diverse range of start-ups and large corporations on the building and management of their patent portfolios, the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, and the conduct of freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses. He assists clients in the development and implementation of intellectual property strategies.