Amidst the excitement around the UPC finally opening its doors yesterday, 1 June 2023, a somewhat more practical announcement has flown under the radar, yet is one that will be welcome news to many … [Read more...] about Hallo, bonjour, ciao…hello? The language of proceedings before the UPC
Everything you always wanted to know about the UPC but were afraid to ask
There it is – a lot of probably useless facts about the UPC, but possibly more fun than many learned articles on the subject! Gordon Harris 31st May 2023 – Quivering with anticipation for the … [Read more...] about Everything you always wanted to know about the UPC but were afraid to ask
A new dawn for pharmaceutical legislation in Europe?
The European Commission published today its draft proposal for revised EU pharmaceutical legislation. In its press release the EC states this to be the largest reform in over 20 years. The proposal … [Read more...] about A new dawn for pharmaceutical legislation in Europe?
The Unitary Patent System – Expectations, Challenges, preparation
"Cautious optimism but unsold on the benefits" could be the summary of the Gowling WLG IP team 2022/2023 UPC survey findings. The research, conducted in late 2022 and early 2023, gathered the views of … [Read more...] about The Unitary Patent System – Expectations, Challenges, preparation
Managing reputational risk – Could you weather a social media storm?
Your reputation, be it as an individual or business, is one of the hardest assets to maintain. While social media is nowadays an important channel for any business, this great tool can also be a … [Read more...] about Managing reputational risk – Could you weather a social media storm?
Unified Patent Court to start on 1 June 2023 as Germany ratifies
Eagle-eyed users of the official UPC website will have noticed this ground-breaking development posted today. The new court system will start on 1 June 2023. The start of the sunrise system will … [Read more...] about Unified Patent Court to start on 1 June 2023 as Germany ratifies