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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.

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

Proposal

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