The Unified Patent Court/Unitary Patent – Threat or opportunity?

April 25, 2023 at 4:00pm (BST)
Jim Boff
Online Event

The Unified Patent Court will open 1 June 2023 and from the same day, “unitary” patents covering 17 countries as a single block will be obtainable. Armstrong Teasdale Partner and European patent attorney Jim Boff will explain key terminology and what the new system means, and share practical strategic considerations for U.S. owners of European portfolios.

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