Update on UPC ratifications – UK signals green light
28 November 2016
As previously reported, the UPC Preparatory Committee has largely completed all the work required in preparation for the Court to become fully operational.
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Local Division – Milan
08 November 2016
The Italian authorities have formally selected the location for the local division to be set up in Milan. It will be hosted within the premises of the new Milan Courthouse, at the following address: Via San Barnaba n. 50, Milan.
UPC Judicial Recruitment – Update
17 October 2016
The original timetable for recruitment of UPC judges was to complete interviews and make appointments early in 2017. The current timetable is being revisited in the light of the result of the referendum in the UK, which will to some extent delay the entry into operation of the UPC.
18th Preparatory Committee – 10 October 2016
12 October 2016
The 18th Preparatory Committee was held in Paris.
European Patent Litigation Certificate – Revised
23 September 2016
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17th Preparatory Committee – 30 June 2016
01 July 2016
The 17th meeting of the Preparatory Committee was held in Stockholm, Sweden.
Protocol on Privileges and Immunities
29 June 2016
Today, 29 June 2016, a protocol on privileges and immunities to the UPC Agreement has been signed by representatives of member states in the margins of COREPER I meeting in Brussels.
UPC Opt Out Day – Mock trial, Paris 6 June 2016
06 June 2016
The UPC are pleased to collaborate with the Union pour la Juridiction unifiée du brevet (which includes the following: AACEIPI – AAPI – ACPI – AFEP – AFPPI – AIPPI – APEB – ASPI – CGPME – CNCPI – ICC France – INPI – LES France – MEDEF – Ordre des Avocats Paris) for a mock trial on the UPC opt-out
Updated FAQs on Court fees
31 May 2016
There are a number of updated Q&A’s on the fee section page. These can be found here.
16th Preparatory Committee May 26 2016 – Report of meeting
27 May 2016
The Committee continues on the path of organising meetings at or in the vicinity of the future seats/divisions of the UPC.
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