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Three reasons why you might consider not to opt-out your patents from the UPC system

We recently discussed under which circumstances it might be advisable to declare an opt-out for existing European patents. However, there may be also good reasons not to declare an opt-out...

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Three reasons why you might consider to opt-out your patents from the UPC system

The option to "opt-out" from the new UPC system gives patent owners the opportunity to declare, according to Art. 83(3) UPCA, that the UPC shall not have competence for...

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Unitary Patent and UPC Strategies, Opt-Out, Opt-in and other Options
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The introduction of the Unitary Patent and the corresponding Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) system is set to transform the patent litigation landscape in the European Union. The ...

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The costs of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court system

With the introduction of the European Patent with unitary effect (Unitary Patent) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the question arises whether the use of this new system makes economic...

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Structure of the Unified Patent Court

The new Unified Patent Court (UPC) has been established by virtue of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (the "UPCA"). The UPC will be a court of all participating EU Member...

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Competence and Jurisdiction of the UPC
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A key aim of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is to provide a more streamlined and consistent approach to patent litigation in the contracting Member States, by providing a single forum for...

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Is your CTGT patent portfolio ready for the UPC?

The introduction of the Unitary Patent and the corresponding Unified Patent Court (UPC) system is set to transform the patent litigation landscape in the European Union (EU). The potential...

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IP is at the Heart of Life Sciences Innovation

In recent years, technology and innovation has advanced at an unprecedented pace. Flying taxi drones, self-driving cars and 3D-printers immediately come to mind. However, exciting...

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IP is at the Heart of Life Sciences Innovation

In recent years, technology and innovation has advanced at an unprecedented pace. Flying taxi drones, self-driving cars and 3D-printers immediately come to mind. However, exciting...

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