Despite the present uncertainty regarding the implementation of the Unitary Patent, the European Patent Office has now published the first edition of the Unitary Patent guide.(Read more…)

At the beginning of October 2017 the Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) are moving to a new location.(Read more…)

Before the Unified Patent Court can become operational, the UPC Agreement (UPCA) has to be ratified by Germany. (Read more…)

When the Unified Patent Court (UPC) becomes operational, a Provisional Application Phase (PAP) will start. Then a sunrise period for opt-outs will start. (Read more…)

In a press releaste, the UK government has confirmed it is proceeding with preparations to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement. The full press release can be found here.