Firms Advised To Prepare Now For New EU Patent System

After many delays and disagreements, Europe’s Unified Patent Court is expected to open its doors in the first quarter of 2023, offering a more cost-effective option for patent protection and dispute settlement in the EU. The new system includes the possibility of taking out a “unitary patent” offering EU protection in practically all the EU member states. A guide to the key points of the new system is shown below.