Get the most out of the new patent system in Europe
UNITARY PATENTS & UNIFIED PATENT COURT
With the entry into force of the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC),
European Patent (EP) applicants are confronted with new choices that – while presenting great opportunities – also entail risks that should not be overlooked.
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Our European Patent attorneys will advise on which strategy to adopt:
- Request a UP (an EP with unitary effect)
- Pursue classic EP validation (EPV)
- A combination of both
Unitary Patent, European Patent Validations or both?
During the current seven-year transitional period (extendable to 14), EP applicants have the following options:
- Request unitary effect upon grant of an EP
- And / or validate their EP the “classic” way in European Patent Convention (EPC) countries
- Opt out from the UPC's jurisdiction for specific or all patents (in bulk)
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Remember: A combination of both options is possible, i.e., to request unitary effect for your EP while also validating it the classical way in countries that are not covered by the Unitary Patent (e.g., the United Kingdom, Switzerland or Spain).
European Patent
Validation
Safeguard your inventions across Europe and beyond by validating your European Patents in chosen EPC member states. Exercise geographical control and spread the risk of cancellation.
Unitary
Patent
Simplify your European patent strategy with a single, pan-European patent covering multiple EU member states. Reduce administrative complexities while maintaining broader coverage.
UPC opt-out
(individual or in bulk)
Maintain control over patent litigation by choosing to opt out from the UPC's jurisdiction, whether for individual cases or in bulk. Preserve your preferred dispute resolution methods.
Your benefits
Digital solution
A single digital portal to obtain cost estimates and place your orders for unitary effect requests, UPC opt-outs and / or EP validations.
Our experts
Multilingual patent attorneys with the skills and qualifications (litigation certificates) to represent you in all actions before the UPC.
European footprint
Representation in all EPC and UPC jurisdictions directly via our Dennemeyer offices and preferred audited agents.
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Our experts can guide you through the options.
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UP / EPV
App
Effortlessly obtain a cost estimate and place your order to Dennemeyer for EP validation, a unitary effect request (including the requested translation) and / or an opt-out (individual opt-outs only).
Portfolio Management
App
Are you already a client of Dennemeyer for patent renewals? Use our Portfolio Management App to select the EPs you want to opt out and request a cost estimate.
Bulk
opt-out
Our integration with the official UPC API allows us to submit hundreds of opt-out requests on your behalf quickly and securely.
Dr. Massimo Galluppi
European & Italian
Patent Attorney
Patent litigation diploma
(CEIPI)
Dr. Anthony Carlick
European Patent Attorney
Chartered Patent Attorney (UK)
Patent Litigation Certificate (IPREG)
Dr. Paola Pace Napoleone
Patent Attorney (IT, SM)
European Patent Attorney
with Patent Litigation
Certificate (Politecnico di
Milano)
Valeria Ghirardi
Patent Attorney (IT)
European Patent Attorney
with Patent Litigation
Certificate (Politecnico di
Milano)
Dr. Mathieu Buchkremer
Patent Attorney (BE)
Stéphane Speich
Patent Attorney
(BE, LU, FR)
Patent Assessor (DE)
European Patent Attorney
with Patent Litigation Certificate (CEIPI)
Strategies
The coexistence of the earlier EPV system with the new UP / UPC system
offers various strategic opportunities.
Keep your stars out
Opt out your stars (i.e., most valuable patents) from the jurisdiction of the UPC and validate them in key territories for a fine-tuned approach.
Avoid central revocation
Diversification
Opt out some and leave in some of the stronger as well as the weaker patents for each product family. Pursue a hybrid approach that is more difficult to counter.
Effective dissuasion
Wait and see
Opt out the entire portfolio for the time being and then choose the most appropriate battlefield (UPC or national courts) before initiating lawsuits.
No risk of central revocation, maximizes forum-shopping opportunities
Increased visibility
Request unitary effect for your patents and validate in EPC countries where operation is planned (e.g., the United Kingdom or Spain).
Scope over most EU territories at a reduced cost, a single pan-European action can be implemented
EPISODE - Unitary Patents and the UPC
with Dr. Anthony Carlick, European Patent Attorney and Chartered Patent Attorney (UK) at Dennemeyer & Associates, and James Denner, Business Development Manager at the Dennemeyer GroupThe long-awaited Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court is revolutionizing the innovation scene in the EU. Now that the system is up and running, patent owners and applicants need to consider all the options available to them and take immediate action to fulfill their filing strategies. Discover the opportunities and challenges surrounding this groundbreaking development!
(Recorded prior to the launch of the UP-UPC system.)
White paper with the main FAQs
Your guide to the future of innovation in Europe
The European patent landscape has changed – radically.
The UP system and associated UPC have been the spring from which rivers of ink have flowed for several decades. This paper will address the most critical questions regarding UPs and the UPC to allow you to make the best-informed decisions for your business.
(Published prior to the launch of the UP-UPC system.)
Booklet
Collection of relevant legislation
With the UP and associated UPC, change has come to how Intellectual Property is protected throughout Europe.
Mr. Stéphane SPEICH (European Patent Attorney at Dennemeyer, Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney Patent litigation diploma (CEIPI)) has made a collection of all relevant legislation available in the English, French and German languages so that everyone can access it easily and free of charge - download it today and make informed decisions for your business!
