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Unified Patent Court

The introduction of the Unitary Patent (UP) and Unified Patent Court (UPC) is one of the most significant IP developments in Europe for decades.  These two new pillars of patent law and practice came into effect on 1 June 2023, following the conclusion of the 3‑month sunrise period.

CMS has followed the development closely. Find our insights on the UPC and the Unitary Patent System on the pages below. For more detailed information on the impact on your business now the Unified Patent Court has launched contact your local CMS office.

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Are your agreements UPC-proof?
UPC Opt-out
Proceedings before the UPC
UPC - Remedies & Enforcement
Structure of the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Unitary Patent - Examination and Costs
Unitary Patent - Introduction
UPC and UP
Consequences for business in countries that did not sign the UPC Agreement

Authors

Portrait ofMarkus Deck
Markus Deck, M.C.J. (University of Texas, Austin)
Duesseldorf
Portrait ofJean-Baptiste Thiénot
Jean-Baptiste Thiénot
Paris
Portrait ofPaola Nunziata
Paola Nunziata
Rome
Portrait ofEgon Engin-Deniz
Egon Engin-Deniz
Vienna
Portrait ofRogier Vrey
Rogier de Vrey
Amsterdam
Portrait ofCaitlin Heard
Caitlin Heard
London
Portrait ofMaría González Gordon
María González Gordon
Madrid
Portrait ofTomasz Koryzma
Tomasz Koryzma
Warsaw
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20/03/2023
Out with the old, in with the new? Considerations for patentees in opting...
So far in this series of blog posts, we began with an article that highlighted some of the key changes between the current European system of patent prosecution and enforcement and the new Unitary Patent...
08/03/2023
Out with the old, in with the new? Procedural features of the Unified Patent...
In our previous article, we looked at the current European system of patent prosecution and enforcement and highlighted some of the key changes that will be coming with the new Unitary Patent and Unified...
22/02/2023
Out with the old, in with the new? Comparing the existing European Patent...
In this first of three articles, we compare the current European system of patent prosecution and enforcement with the new Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court which will come into effect on 1 June...
18/01/2023
In 2023, the UPC and UP will start. Are you ready?
Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the Unitary Patent (UP) Event