Germany completes ratification of UPC agreement, confirming the 1 June 2023 launch date

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Months of delay and uncertainty are finally behind us. Germany deposited its ratification of the UPC agreement in Brussels today, to confirm that the UPC will open its doors on 1 June 2023. Unitary Patents will also become available from that date.

The official announcements are here and here.

This also confirms that the ‘sunrise period’ (for opting-out of the jurisdiction of the new Unified Patent Court) will open on 1 March 2023.

Mewburn Ellis LLP has been earnestly preparing for the launch and we stand ready to help our clients succeed with every aspect of the new system. You can access our articles and videos via our Spotlight page.
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