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Concerned about the new patent system planned for European patents starting in 2023? Andrew Wells and Rachel Montagnon have filmed a video podcast for Practical Law on what businesses can do to prepare for the advent of the UPC and unitary patent (published on 28 November 2023).  The discussion covers:

  • An overview of the UPC and unitary patent system
  • The advantages of the UPC and the potential risks
  • Opting out of the UPC
  • Considerations for patent co-owners and licensees

Watch the video here (available to Practical Law subscribers along with a transcript).

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