WIPO Director General Francis Gurry discusses the international impact of the EPC, its relationship with the Patent Cooperation Treaty and its role in developing patent quality
A long-awaited unitary patent system may be just around the corner. Adam Brandt, Ejvind Christiansen, Camilla Rendal Nielsen, Peggy Bengtsson and Marcus Amery of Zacco ask what the benefits and risks may be for applicants and businesses
Donatella Prandin and Simone Verducci-Galletti of Bugnion look back on two years of the country’s new opposition system, and identify some interesting trends
