Europe is about to experience the single biggest overhaul of its patent system in history with the introduction of a new Unitary Patent and a Unitary Patent Court for the majority of patent disputes. Decisions made now will affect filing, licensing and enforcement strategies for years to come, as well as the value of businesses.
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Find out how changes to European patent law could affect your commercial decisions
Webinar: Unitary patents - Brexit update
Is your business ready? The UK government is proceeding with preparations to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement. Our team of experts, joined by Tim Frain Director, IP Regulatory at Nokia, talk you through the views of industry organisations and strategic issues to consider.
The legal impact of Brexit
Stay informed and get ahead with Brexit insight and services from Pinsent Masons.
UPC will be a game changer for businesses across Europe
Alia Knight, Head of Generic Litigation at TEVA talks to us about why the introduction of the UPC will be a real game changer for businesses across Europe.
Brexit - all change for the EU patent landscape
With the vote to leave the EU there are changes to the likely timescale for the new unitary patent system and different considerations to weigh up.
Unitary Patent Timeline
Key events and milestones
Your at a glance guide to the key milestones along the road to UPC.