The introduction of the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is the most significant development in patent enforcement in Europe for a generation. The new system will be a fundamental change in the international patent landscape and is likely to have a considerable impact on global patent strategy. This pocket guide to the UP and UPC is a handy reference of the key facts.

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