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
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
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
Leveraging the sunshine period starting March 2023
The preparatory committee of the Unified Patent Court ("UPC") has announced that the UPC will open its doors on 1 June 2023, with a three month “sunrise period” beginning on 1 March 2023. About time … [Read more...] about Leveraging the sunshine period starting March 2023
Start date of EPO’s transitional measures for obtaining Unitary Patents announced
The EPO has recently announced that its two new transitional measures to support users' early uptake of the Unitary Patent will become available for use on 1 January 2023. Previously, these … [Read more...] about Start date of EPO’s transitional measures for obtaining Unitary Patents announced
Just how far can the UPC reach?
The judges have been appointed (Unified Patent Court judicial appointments and Presidium elections | Unified Patent Court (unified-patent-court.org), and finalisation of the case management systems … [Read more...] about Just how far can the UPC reach?