Unitary Patent and UPC Update: UK ratification nears, while German organisations weigh in

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Unitary Patent and UPC Update: UK ratification nears, while German organisations weigh in

February 13 2018
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The UK’s Privy Council has approved the Unified Patent Court (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2017, the last piece of legislation required for the UK to ratify. In Germany, seven institutions and associations submitted statements on the constitutional complaint against the UPC

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