Centralised European patent protection and enforcement is coming – the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court
The Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will enter into force on 1 June 2023, when the UPC Agreement (UPCA) is planned to enter into force. These new systems will centralise patent protection and enforcement within many EU countries.
The Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court – an update for the Patent Information Users Group (PIUG)
The Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) are now anticipated to go live on 1 June 2023, when the UPC Agreement (UPCA) is planned to enter into force.
The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – episode 28 – Understanding the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
In this episode, partners and patent attorneys Kate Hickinson and Julia Gwilt discuss possible scenarios relating to how the UPC might work in practice, including considering the pros and cons of using this new court for infringement and invalidity actions.
The Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court: what do non-European attorneys, and their clients, need to know? (East Asia session)
What could the introduction of the UP and UPC mean for patent and IP attorneys in East Asia, and their European patent-holding clients? Watch the recording of our recent virtual UP/UPC workshop to find out more.
The Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court: what do non-European attorneys, and their clients, need to know? (North America session)
What could the introduction of the UP and UPC mean for non-European attorneys, and their European patent-holding clients? Watch the recording of our recent virtual UP/UPC workshop to find out more.
Changes to the EPO Guidelines
A revised set of Guidelines for Examination comes into force on 1 November 2018 and the revisions provide an insight into the changes at the EPO over the last year. It is notable that throughout the Guidelines, many references to “should” or “may” have been replaced by “is” to give greater certainty to those using […]
The new UK IPO patent fees for excess pages and claims
The UK is a key territory for patent protection, providing a high-quality, cost-effective IP jurisdiction. The UK also provides “Patent Box” tax incentives for corporate patent owners. Official fees at the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) have typically been low compared to the other costs involved in drafting and prosecuting patent applications through […]