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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is scheduled to open its doors in
just over four months - but what actions do patent holders need to
take now?
Ever since the proposed UPC start date of 1st April 2023 was
announced, there has been a flurry of activity around the long
awaited court and Unitary Patent. Our dedicated UPC team
understands how busy business leaders and patent owners are - so
with this in mind, we have devised a bite size webinar distilling
the most important information you need to know into just 30
minutes. The recording can be found below and focuses on:
A brief introduction to changes in jurisdiction including
"why does opt-out matter?"
The pros and cons of opting out
Timing and process for opting out
Contractual considerations
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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