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Commentary

Jurisdiction under the UPC

Aida Tohala discusses the jurisdiction landscape under the UPC and how "practitioners must navigate the interweaving threads of the UPC Agreement".

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Unitary Patents and joint ownership

Ellen Lambrix and Victor Mound discuss the rules which determine the governing law of a co-owned Unitary Patent as an item of property, and the issues that parties should therefore consider agreeing contractually.

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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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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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