Insights

We have been closely involved in the UPC since its inception, providing updates and commentary for many years. We continue to follow events as they unfold with the latest news and insights.

Latest news

UPC’s PPI to come into force for Slovenia

06.06.2023

All local UPC divisions offer English as a language option

06.06.2023

UPC system started today

01.06.2023

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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".

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.

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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