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The UPC and Unitary Patent explained

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The Unified Patent Court is potentially ready to come into effect. So, what does this mean for European patent applicants?
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What countries are covered by a European patent application?

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The European Patent Convention (EPC) is a regional patent system, allowing a single European patent application to cover 38 mem…
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How to get your patent application claims ready for Europe

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One of the biggest issues faced by PCT patent applications entering Europe is the structure of the patent application claims.
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Pros and cons of using the European patent application system

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The European system provides for patent protection in 36 countries, including all current 27 member states within the European …
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How quickly can a European patent be granted?

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If you are looking to obtain a European patent, there are a number of factors that affect the time it takes to be granted.
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Is late entry into the European regional phase possible

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If you have missed your initial deadline, there are two options you can use to enable late entry into the European regional pha…
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The value of having a US patent

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In this short blog, patent attorney, Simon Cooper highlights 5 key things to think about when considering the value of having a…
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Whose technology is it anyway?

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Universities have a huge amount to offer businesses in collaborative research and development projects, but who owns the techno…
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