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
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
Who controls your opt-out?
The impact of the UPC on existing and future commercial arrangements As the commencement of the Unified Patents Court looms larger, we are turning our thoughts to some of the really practical … [Read more...] about Who controls your opt-out?
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
One more UPC Signatory State to ratify the PAP Protocol
In our last post on this topic we reported that Slovenia had ratified the Unified Patents Court Agreement, bringing the whole process slightly closer. It is now clear that Germany has completed the … [Read more...] about One more UPC Signatory State to ratify the PAP Protocol
Gearing up for UPC Implementation one step closer as Slovenia ratifies the PAP Protocol
The implementation of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), a court system which enables the resolution of disputes involving parallel patents across most of the EU in a single action, is inching closer to … [Read more...] about Gearing up for UPC Implementation one step closer as Slovenia ratifies the PAP Protocol