Brexit has caused uncertainty over the UK's participation in the proposed Unitary Patent system.

The Unitary Patent – a new European patent with unitary effect across most EU states – is inching closer with recent UK ratification of the necessary legislation.

Within the aerospace and defence industry, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have a well-established history of innovation.

The Preparatory Committee for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has announced draft timescales for the UPC entering into force.

The UPC Preparatory Committee has announced that a provisional timetable for the entry into force of the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent (UP) will be delayed.