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EU’s Unitary Patent system, patent court enter into force

( June 1, 2023, 10:55 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Union's Unitary Patent system, which provides a one-stop shop for the registration and enforcement of patents in Europe, entered into force today. The European Commission said the system will lead to lower costs, less paperwork and a reduced administrative burden for innovators, particularly small and medium-sized companies. The initiative allows companies and other innovators to receive a single “unitary” patent for their inventions that's valid across all participating EU member states.New Unitary Patent system: pioneering a new era of patent protection and enforcement in the EU...

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