The introduction of a new jurisdiction is rare enough, but the advent of a new court system that allows for litigation concerning valuable property assets across a multi-national market of over 450 … [Read more...] about What is “Opting Out” and why does it matter?
Stuart Russell on AI Regulation
The first of Professor Stuart Russell's "Reith Lectures" for the BBC was recorded tonight. The lecture series, "Living with Artificial Intelligence", will focus on the profound and potentially … [Read more...] about Stuart Russell on AI Regulation
One of the three UPC treaties, the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court (PPI) is now in force despite Brexit issues
As foreshadowed in our previous blog, the first of the three treaties, 'Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court' (PPI) has now come into force on 27 October 2021. A … [Read more...] about One of the three UPC treaties, the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court (PPI) is now in force despite Brexit issues
FCA expectations on hybrid and remote working
With remote working being the norm for so long since the start of the pandemic, many firms will have invested significant time and effort over the past few months getting ready for a return to the … [Read more...] about FCA expectations on hybrid and remote working
The Unified Patent Court’s Protocol on Privileges and Immunities comes into force
On 27 October 2021, the first of the three treaties underpinning the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) and unitary patent (UP) system comes into force. It is the 'Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of … [Read more...] about The Unified Patent Court’s Protocol on Privileges and Immunities comes into force
Give support to your favourite judges for the UPC
JUVE-patent is carrying out a survey on which judges you would want to serve as UPC judiciary. Although not specified on the survey, we have heard reports that the deadline is Friday. Who knows … [Read more...] about Give support to your favourite judges for the UPC





