SPC Waiver: lawyers predict litigation changes after publication

Max Walters

June 13, 2019

Lawyers say patent owners should consider applying for supplementary protection certificates soon now that a date has been set for the waiver to come into force, and that litigation tactics could change further down the line

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Max plays a key part in editing Managing IP’s news and analysis and overseeing the team of reporters. He also helps chair and present the publication’s events, as well as commissioning expert comment. He also reports on all aspects of IP, particularly trademark and copyright matters in Europe.

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