Every company that spends money and resources on research, development and marketing for its products needs assurance that competitors (or other third parties) cannot take advantage of its innovation. Profiting from innovation requires a good business model and an IP strategy is an important part of that business model.
Since 1 January 2020 the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal (RPBA) of the European Patent Office (EPO) have become more strict. This has serious consequences for the timing of sending requests for amendments in pending patent applications or granted patents in opposition.