Monday IPDate June 5, 2023

Europe embarks on a new era of patent protection

1 June marks an historic day for patent protection in Europe with the entry into operation of the much anticipated Unitary Patent system. The launch represents the most significant development in the European patent landscape since the signing of the European Patent Convention 50 years ago.

Europe embarks on a new era of patent protection

The UK Intellectual Property Office’s “One IPO” transformation plan will be achieved within one year

2023 is the year when the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) transformation began and became a reality. There is still one year left until the launch of the new “One IPO” patent service

The UK Intellectual Property Office’s “One IPO” transformation plan will be achieved within one year