Richard Clegg - Jan 18, 2023
Opting out from the UPC – when to opt-out a pending European patent application
From 1 March 2023, when the Unified Patent Court (UPC) sunrise period starts, it will become possible to submit requests to opt out European patents and European patent applications. We have previously published on the opt-out procedure and the pros and cons of being within the jurisdiction of the...
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Austrian parliament unanimously passes legislation to allow the practical preparations for the UPC to begin
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UK formally withdraws from the UPC
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UK will not participate in the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent systems
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