13/07/2017 It is reported that in a meeting about the Brexit negotiations, Michel Barnier, current chief negotiator for the EU, mentioned that Brussels is…
23/03/2018 Since the Brexit referendum the future of the UPC has been in jeopardy and, despite the optimistic schedules published by the UPC Preparatory…
31/10/2017 The opt-out is the procedure by which proprietors or applicants for a European patent can withdraw their patents from the exclusive competence of the…
18/06/2018 A few countries have recently geared up for the ratification of the UPC Agreement. Although the date of its entry into force is yet unknown it is…
30/08/2017 Lithuania ratified the UPC Agreement on 24th August. This ratification arises after Estonia ratified the Agreement on 1st August. Lithuania therefore…