Ever since the UK voted to leave the European Union and, in effect, withdrew itself from the Unified Patents Court Agreement, the question has been circulating as to where the "third centre" of the … [Read more...] about Milan to host third UPC central division
Things to watch as the UPC goes live
The commencement of the UPC is right around the corner – the new system goes live on 1 June 2023. Before launch we take a look at some of the key factors which may determine how the first few weeks … [Read more...] about Things to watch as the UPC goes live
Good news / BAD news – May 2023
Welcome to the fifth edition of the “Good News / BAD News” Blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team) serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – May 2023
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?