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European Patent Convention

A swathe of UPC-related hires suggests firms are taking the forum seriously, as questions over the transitional stage begin
Lawyers at Linklaters analyse some of the key UPC trends so far, and look ahead to life beyond the transition period
Powell Gilbert’s opening in Düsseldorf, complete with a new partner hire, continues this summer’s trend of UPC-related lateral movement
Developments included an update in the VAR dispute between Ballinno and UEFA, the latest CMS updates, and a swathe of market moves
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