Register now: Webinar on Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court: Leveraging Protection of Patents across Europe
21 April 2023
On Wednesday April 26th at 16:00 CEST Koen Vanhalst will be speaking at the webinar on Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court, hosted by Di Blasi, Parente & Associados. The webinar is organized to help understand the latest updates and developments and how to provide a more streamlined and efficient system for patent protection across Europe.
Here are some of the key themes that will be covered during the webinar:
What is the Unified Patent Court and what role does it play in the patent system?
How does the Unitary Patent differ from traditional European patents?
What are the benefits of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court for businesses and inventors?
What are the potential challenges and concerns related to the implementation of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court?
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