Europe is experiencing 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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