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Get prepared for a new European patent system!
The EU is well on the way to a new "unitary patent" and unified patent court. Read our latest update.Read more
Added/updated: March 2013 Category: UK & Europe
Saving tax with the "Patent Box"
On 1 April a new form of corporation tax relief becomes available for patent holders and licensees.Read more
Added/updated: March 2013 Category: UK & Europe
EPO consulting on divisional deadlines
We have an opportunity to influence the EPO's approach to divisional filing deadlines - but we need to act now!Read more
Added/updated: March 2013 Category: UK & Europe
UK to widen its "Bolar" research exemption
The UK looks set to widen its “experimental use” exemption to patent infringement, to embrace innovative new drugs as well as generics.Read more
Added/updated: March 2013 Category: UK & Europe
Unified Patent Court - latest developments
On 19 February 2013 a total of 24 EU member states signed an international agreement establishing a Unified Patent Court (UPC), which will lead to the implementation of a unitary patent system in Europe. The...Read more
Added/updated: February 2013 Category: UK & Europe