The entry into force of the UPC is an unprecedented change in the patent law landscape in Europe.
This new system brings about changes in almost all areas of patent portfolio management.
The entry into force of the UPC is an unprecedented change in the patent law landscape in Europe.
This new system brings about changes in almost all areas of patent portfolio management.
The sunrise period, which precedes the start of the UPC by three months, will start on March 1st.
The sunrise period will be strategic in the preparation of your future litigation, whether it is an action for invalidity or an action for infringement, as a claimant or in defense.
Germany has ratified the UPC Agreement on February 17, 2023, see https://www.unified-patent-court.org/en/news/upc-agreement-ratification-breaking-news.
Camille Pecnard participated in a round table on the unitary patent and the JUB for the Lettre des Juristes d’Affaires (LJA) which resulted in an article in their magazine.
What does « opt-out » mean?
Opt-out is a request to withdraw a European patent or a published application from the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).