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UPC sunrise period starts 9.00 CET on 1 March

28.02.2023

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UPC and Council of the EU report on UPC system

22.02.2023

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Breaking News: UPC Countdown Begins

17.02.2023

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Commentary

UPC without UK: "Opportunity to create a unique hybrid of common law and civil law traditions was lost"

A “lost opportunity to have created something truly unique in the global patent marketplace; a hybrid of common law and civil law traditions”. Partner Brian Cordery shares his thoughts on the UPC without the UK.

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A role for the UK Courts in a new world of UPC litigation?

Will the upcoming UPC court live up to its promise of pan-European patent enforcement or will parties still look to the UK Courts for solutions? Matthew Raynor discusses.

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The UPC and Jurisdiction

What are the jurisdictional opportunities and risks of the UPC? As the launch of the new court draws ever closer, Kate O’Sullivan discusses three key areas where jurisdiction could influence proceedings

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Preparing for the UPC

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From sunrise period to the language of proceedings, from saisies to preliminary injunctions, click here for the answers to all the frequently asked questions.

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Useful links

Find all the official sources that are relevant to the Unified Patent Court in one curated list.

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Webinar: Are your agreements ready for the UPC?

In our latest webinar, our experts explain what businesses should be doing to make sure that their agreements are fully prepared for the new system.

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When will the UPC system start?

The start date is 1 June 2023, when both the Court will open and unitary patents may be granted by the EPO. However, before the start date, there are three transitional measures...

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