1) The UPC and its judges 2) Entry into force and preparatory work 3) Jurisdiction of the UPC 4) Opt-out 5) Languages 6) Parties to proceedings and Representation / Mandate 7) Provisional and protective measures 8) Protective letter 9) Application of Article 33(3) UPC Agreement 10) Interim procedure 11) Oral procedure 12) Appeals 13) Fees 14) CMS account 15) Sources of law and substantive patent law 16) CMS strong authentication 17) SPC data correction 8.1 Is it possible to file a protective letter at the UPC? Yes, a protective letter may be filed, typically where a person considers that there is a risk that an application for provisional measures against him as a defendant may be lodged before the UPC (Rule 207 of the Rules of Procedure of the UPC). A protective letter, in essence, is a pre-emptive statement of defence. 8.2 What is the procedure for filing a protective letter and how long will such a letter have effect? A protective letter may be filed at any time. It may contain facts, evidence and arguments of law and set out the reasons why any future application for provisional measures should be rejected by the UPC. The protective letter has effect for a period of 6 months (extendable upon payment of an extension fee). It is not made public. A fee has to be paid.
1) The UPC and its judges 2) Entry into force and preparatory work 3) Jurisdiction of the UPC 4) Opt-out 5) Languages 6) Parties to proceedings and Representation / Mandate 7) Provisional and protective measures 8) Protective letter 9) Application of Article 33(3) UPC Agreement 10) Interim procedure 11) Oral procedure 12) Appeals 13) Fees 14) CMS account 15) Sources of law and substantive patent law 16) CMS strong authentication 17) SPC data correction 8.1 Is it possible to file a protective letter at the UPC? Yes, a protective letter may be filed, typically where a person considers that there is a risk that an application for provisional measures against him as a defendant may be lodged before the UPC (Rule 207 of the Rules of Procedure of the UPC). A protective letter, in essence, is a pre-emptive statement of defence. 8.2 What is the procedure for filing a protective letter and how long will such a letter have effect? A protective letter may be filed at any time. It may contain facts, evidence and arguments of law and set out the reasons why any future application for provisional measures should be rejected by the UPC. The protective letter has effect for a period of 6 months (extendable upon payment of an extension fee). It is not made public. A fee has to be paid.
8.1 Is it possible to file a protective letter at the UPC? Yes, a protective letter may be filed, typically where a person considers that there is a risk that an application for provisional measures against him as a defendant may be lodged before the UPC (Rule 207 of the Rules of Procedure of the UPC). A protective letter, in essence, is a pre-emptive statement of defence. 8.2 What is the procedure for filing a protective letter and how long will such a letter have effect? A protective letter may be filed at any time. It may contain facts, evidence and arguments of law and set out the reasons why any future application for provisional measures should be rejected by the UPC. The protective letter has effect for a period of 6 months (extendable upon payment of an extension fee). It is not made public. A fee has to be paid.