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Overview: The start of a new era on the European patent landscape

Unified Patent Court video series

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The wait is over: the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the European patent with unitary effect (Unitary Patent) came into full force on 1 June 2023.

The sunrise period, when owners can begin to opt-out their patents, began on 1 March. This has significant implications for everyone who holds patents in Europe. Here, our international patent law experts answer the most important questions about the UPC in these bitesize, informative videos.

In this series

UPC

Overview: The start of a new era on the European patent landscape

Unified Patent Court video series

UPC

What have we learned from two years UPC preliminary injunctions?

11 June 2025

by Geert Theuws

UPC

UPC and jurisdictional boundaries

11 June 2025

by Marie Keup

UPC

What confidentiality protection is available?

6 September 2023

by Matthew Royle, Ph.D.

UPC

How do I enforce a UPC decision?

18 August 2023

UPC

Is cross-examination possible in the UPC?

1 August 2023

by Chris Thornham

UPC

Can I use party appointed experts in the UPC?

27 July 2023

UPC

How is evidence used at the UPC?

25 July 2023

UPC

What are the chances of an action being bifurcated and what are the safeguards?

20 July 2023

UPC

UPC - Are negative declaratory actions possible?

17 July 2023

UPC

What is the UPC long-arm jurisdiction?

6 July 2023

by Prof. Dr. Wim Maas

UPC

What will the UPC cost me?

22 June 2023

UPC

Which law applies to license agreements?

13 June 2023

UPC

Enforcement of licensed patents in the UPC

13 June 2023

UPC

How do I obtain a preliminary injunction?

7 June 2023

by Michael Washbrook

UPC

Is a 'clearing the way' action possible in the UPC?

7 June 2023

by Amanda Ebbutt

UPC

Can the UPC determine FRAND terms?

7 June 2023

by Michael Washbrook

UPC

Who are the judges of the UPC?

1 June 2023

by Dr. Gisbert Hohagen, Lic. en droit (Paris II/ Assas)

UPC

What do I get from the UPC?

1 June 2023

UPC

What law will the UPC apply?

30 May 2023

by Amanda Ebbutt

UPC

What is the structure of the UPC?

25 May 2023

UPC

What is opt-out and how does it work?

16 May 2023

UPC

Who can declare opt out and how?

16 May 2023

UPC

To opt out or not - which strategic aspects should be considered?

16 May 2023

UPC

What is the UPC and why is it important for me?

11 May 2023

by Dr. Nora E. Wessendorf, LL.M. (Washington)

UPC

Which countries are participating in the UPC?

11 May 2023

by Dr. Nora E. Wessendorf, LL.M. (Washington)

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