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UPC Partnering with EPO for a New Case Management System

In a move both surprising and strategic, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) recently declared its plan to develop a new Case Management System (CMS) in collaboration with the European Patent Office (EPO).…
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Uruguay Joins Patent Cooperation Treaty: Advancing PCT Progress in Latin America

Uruguay is set to enhance its intellectual property landscape by joining the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) after its official ratification on June 11, 2024. This significant step will come into…
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Hungary's Position and Representation Challenges at the UPC

As a Hungarian lawyer, recent developments in the Unified Patent Court (UPC) have highlighted the uncertainty surrounding representation for legal professionals from non-ratifying countries.…
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Romania Strengthens Europe's Innovation Hub by Joining the UPC

Romania's recent accession to the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on September 1st marks a significant milestone in the European intellectual property landscape. With Romania joining, the number of EU…
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How safe is your European patent from the UPC

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) recently revoked a Sanofi-Aventis patent against Amgen, just 13 months after the case started. This quick decision underscores the need for patentees to consider their…
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AIPEX Firm: Celebrating Top Rankings and Prestigious Awards

This year our team have truly outdone themselves. We are beyond thrilled to have been ranked and nominated multiples times in numerous prestigious awards such as IP STARS (Managing IP), Financial…
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Nine AIPEX Member Firms Secure Top Spots in Prestigious Financial Times Rankings

We are thrilled to announce that nine AIPEX Europe Connected member firms have once again been ranked in the latest Financial Times listings, highlighting their excellence and leadership in the…
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Romania Becomes 18th EU State To Join Unified Patent System

NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF IP!  The EU's Unitary Patent Agreement has been ratified by Romania as of May 31, 2024, making it the 18th state to join the Unitary Patent system. This means that unitary…
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31 AIPEX professionals listed in IAM Patent 1000 2024 Awards

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for AIPEX: a remarkable total of 31 of our professionals have been recognized in this year's IAM Patent 1000 2024 awards, 4 more than the previous…
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EPO FEE INCREASES 1 APRIL 2024

In 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) implemented wide-ranging fee increases on the procedural fees relating to patent filings, averaging around a 5% increase across the board.…
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