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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
Jones Day

Epitope Claims Live On at the European Patent Office

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While the genus antibody claim was effectively killed by the U.S. Supreme Court in Amgen v. Sanofi, it lives on in Europe despite a few recent setbacks at the European Patent Office ("EPO") and the Unified Patent Court...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court | April 2024

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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent...more

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Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court - March 2024

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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent...more

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Finish in Eight Months: The EPO Sets Timeline for New Accelerated Opposition Practice

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The European Patent Office ("EPO") has committed to specific timelines for its new practice of accelerating opposition proceedings....more

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP

[Webinar] 180 Days of UPC: How It Started… How It’s Going… - November 29th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST

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Please join Fitch Even for a free webinar, “180 Days of UPC: How It Started… How It’s Going…,” on Wednesday, November 29, at 9:00 a.m. PST / 10:00 a.m. MST / 11:00 a.m. CST / 12 Noon EST. The Unified Patent Court (UPC)...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 21st Annual Life Sciences IP Summit - September 27th - 28th, Munich, Germany

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Hosted by C5 Group, the 21st Annual Life Sciences IP Summit returns for another exciting year with curated programming with speakers from the pharma, biotech and medical device industries that will provide practical insights...more

Haug Partners LLP

A U.S. View on the UPC – Part 5: Of Costs and Fees (and Getting Them Back)

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On June 1, 2023, the new European Unified Patent Court (UPC) will open its doors, and enforcement of European patents in (currently) 17 contract member states will be possible with one action. This series of articles –...more

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IP Hot Topic: Imperative Information on the New Unified Patent Court (UPC) Launching June 1

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The new European Union Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent go live on June 1, 2023. Enterprises operating in Europe should understand the risks and rewards of this new system, one of the most significant...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

One Europe, One Patent? New European Unitary Patent Comes into Effect June 1

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In June 2023, the European Union (EU) will introduce the European Unitary Patent. At the outset, the European Unitary Patent will be enforceable in the 17 States that have ratified the agreement between the EU and the EPO:...more

Troutman Pepper

New European Unitary Patent and Court

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What Is a Unitary Patent? - Deemed “a better patent system for Europe,” the Unitary Patent System will make it possible to obtain a single patent right that covers up to 25 (currently 17) EU Member States through the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] C5’s 16th Annual Forum on Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation in Europe - May 23rd - 24th, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Hosted by C5, the 16th Annual Forum on Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation in Europe returns 23-24 May, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam with curated programing for you to gain the knowledge and...more

Adams and Reese LLP

The New Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court – A Bigger and Better Patent System for Europe

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The Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court are new building blocks that will supplement and strengthen the existing centralized European patent granting and enforcement system. In short, they will offer users of the...more

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IP Owners Beware: The Fast Approaching European Unitary Patent System and Unified Patent Court

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Background - As has been widely reported, major changes are looming for the European patent landscape. After many years of preparatory work and negotiations, Europe’s new Unified Patent Court (UPC) is expected to open for...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Countdown to June 1: Unitary Patents and Unified Patent Court Decisions Loom for European Patent Owners

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This article is based on a Feb. 2023 Womble Bond Dickinson webinar featuring WBD Partners James Love (UK) and Ryan Cagle, Fabio Marino and Karthika Perumal (U.S.). Patent owners soon will be entering a brave new world...more

Sunstein LLP

The Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent Come to the European Patent Office

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The European Patent Office and participating European Countries have established a Unified Patent Court and a European patent with unitary effect (also called a Unitary Patent) that will come into effect on June 1, 2023. ...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Unitary Patent System Launching in Europe – Patent Holders May Need to Take Action

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Businesses throughout the world holding or planning patents in Europe should familiarize themselves with the new Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court and – depending on patent protection strategy -- may want to take action...more

Kilpatrick

5 Key Takeaways - European Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent

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Kilpatrick Townsend counsel David Hsu recently presented “European Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent” at the firm’s annual three-day “Ski-LE” in Colorado. Five key takeaways on the “European Unified Patent Court and...more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

Unified Patent Court (UPC) Update

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On 17 February 2023, Germany deposited its instrument of ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA) with the Council of the European Union (EU). The Unified Patent Court (UPC) will therefore start on 01 June...more

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Are You In or Out? Navigating the New EU Unitary Patent

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For the past 50 years, it has been possible to obtain a patent in most countries in Europe by filing a single patent application in the European Patent Office (EPO). Such a patent application is prosecuted in the EPO and,...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

The European Patent System Is Changing

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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW EUROPEAN UNIFIED PATENT COURT- In spite of years of debate and negotiations (and complicating events like COVID and Brexit), the final stage for a new option for patent enforcement (or attack on...more

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European Patent System Sets Date for Unitary Patent to Begin

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As a follow up to my recent article on the European Patent System’s new Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court, the date has now been set for the changes to the European Patent System to commence. The Unified Patent Court...more

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Are You Ready for the UPC? Act Now to Prepare for Its Opening on June 1

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On February 17, 2023, Germany ratified the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and triggered the UPC’s entry into force on June 1, 2023. The UPC will revolutionize patent enforcement across Europe and impact companies...more

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With Germany’s Ratification, the EU Unified Patent Court Begins June 1, 2023

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After years of setbacks, the EU Unified Patent Court (UPC) will begin its work on June 1, 2023. Germany’s ratification of the UPC Agreement on Feb. 17, 2023, triggered a countdown under Article 89 of the UPC Agreement for the...more

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Critical Dates for Europe’s New Unified Patent and Unitary Patent Court Now Certain

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Now is the time to act if you have European patents or a pending application. Europe’s new Unified Patent and Unitary Patent Court (UP/UPC), which have been in development for the better part of a decade, are finally on the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The Unitary Patent Court: Opting European Patents Out

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1. Introduction The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is a new patent court that will be fully in force starting June 2023 and, along with the Unitary Patent system, represents the biggest change in European patent practice in...more

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