Eyes on Europe: six IP trends to watch in 2023

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Eyes on Europe: six IP trends to watch in 2023

Max Walters
January 03 2023
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A new face at the EUIPO and, at last, the UPC. Managing IP considers the top IP issues to watch this year

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AnalysisEuropean UnionEuropean Patent ConventionUnited KingdomTrademarksPatentsIP StrategyAIFRAND and SEPsIP OfficesUnitary patent and UPC
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Max edits Managing IP’s news and analysis and oversees the team of reporters. He also helps chair and present the publication’s events, and commissions expert comment. He reports on all aspects of IP, particularly trademark and copyright matters in Europe.
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