The Unitary Patent is a “wonderful tool” - Jean-Jacques Canonici, P&G

Speaking at the Patent Reform Forum in Munich, Canonici said: “I hope it will be used because I fully believe it is a wonderful tool, but I have concerns about the costs.”

In particular, he said the level of renewal fees – which are now being discussed by participating member states – will be a key factor for many companies.

But he said that users bear a responsibility to try out the new system: “It would be a mistake to sit back and let others try the system. It is a joint responsibility to put some patents into the new system and that is how issues will get better resolution.”

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