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Does it matter which one of the co-owners of a patent application/patent is named first on the application?
Can I prevent my traditional European patent (not a UP) from falling under the jurisdiction of the UPC? What is opting-out?
Can existing European patent applications become Unitary Patents?
Can a Unitary Patent (UP) be assigned only for individual member states?
Can a granted UP be revoked for double patenting reasons?
How are the proceedings in the UPC structured?
How do I choose the UPC division that fits my needs?
How do I opt my traditionally granted European patent out?
How do the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court differ from what we have already got?
How does the system ensure that local defendants can understand the patent in issue?
I am a joint owner of IP resulting from a collaboration agreements. Are there any considerations I need to keep in mind?
Is double patenting possible under the new regime?
Must a licence of the Unitary Patent cover all covered member states?
How will obtaining a Unitary Patent work?
Structure and Procedure of the Unified Patent Court
The Jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court
What is the structure of the UPC?
Agreements and Licencing considerations in view of UP an UPC
Are there any general points I need to consider for licensing of European patents/patent applications or Unitary Patents?
Are there any transitional provisions?
What are the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court in Europe? Introduction and Benefits
What are the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court
Unified Patent Court one step away from reality following UK ratification
I am party to a licence covering a European patent or a Unitary Patent. What do I have to consider?
Practical aspects, including timelines, costs and mechanisms for obtaining a Unitary Patent
Transitional provisions and opt-out
What about double patenting between a patent prosecuted through a national patent office and an UP?
How should patentees change their decision making processes?
What are the issues for potential “defendants” or potential alleged infringers?
What are the possible benefits of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court?
What are the possible disadvantages of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court?
What countries will the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court cover?
What do I need to do in preparation for the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court?
What happens in the UPC in the event of a counterclaim for revocation?
What if I want to bring an action for revocation first in the UPC?
What is the relationship between the UPC and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)?
What is the sunrise period for opting out and how long is it?
What should I consider when agreeing a licence covering a European patent or a Unitary Patent?
What will enforcement actions in the UPC cost?
What will happen to the Unified Patent Court when the UK leaves the EU?
What will the Unitary Patent cost?
When can we expect the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court to come into force?
Where do I go if I want to obtain an declaration of non-infringement?
Which languages will be used in Unitary Patent litigation?
Which patents fall under the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court?
Which practical aspects do I have to consider when opting out ?
Who can represent clients before the UPC?
Why do we need the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court?
Will double patenting under the UPC be possible?
Will there be any changes to the (EPO) pre-grant procedure on double patenting?
Will you still have a choice of what type of patent to have in Europe?
Structure and Procedure of the Unified Patent Court
What is the structure of the UPC?
How do I choose the UPC division that fits my needs?
What happens in the UPC in the event of a counterclaim for revocation?
What if I want to bring an action for revocation first in the UPC?
Where do I go if I want to obtain a declaration of non-infringement?
How are the proceedings in the UPC structured?
Who can represent clients before the UPC?
What is the relationship between the UPC and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)?
What will enforcement actions in the UPC cost?
Which languages will be used in Unitary Patent litigation?
How does the system ensure that local defendants can understand the patent in issue?
What are the issues for potential “defendants” or potential alleged infringers?
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