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20 January 2022
The UPC and the UP: Impact on patent portfolios and licensing
Our article on the impact of the UP and the UPC on the management of patent applications, patent portfolios in general and licensing: " The New Unitary Patent Regime – Prepare and Protect your Portfolio " published in PLC Magazine is available as a pdf from this link and also on Practical Law .
20 January 2022
How to get a Unitary Patent
Enhanced cooperation under Regulation 1257/2012 of 17 December 2012 implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of unitary patent protection was used to establish the unitary patent (UP). Also termed the European patent with unitary effect, the UP will be a single patent right covering all the...
20 January 2022
UPC: Jurisdiction and "opt-out"
Once the Unified Patent Court (UPC) comes into effect, and after the transitional period of 7 years (at least), the court system will have exclusive jurisdiction over UPs and all EPs designated to participating EU Member States (unless these EPs have been opted out of its jurisdiction). The UPC...
20 January 2022
WHICH STATES ARE IN THE UPC & WHERE WILL A UP HAVE EFFECT?
26 EU Member States participated in the enhanced cooperation procedure to establish the unitary patent (including the UK which has now withdrawn). However unless these states have also ratified the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA) then the unitary patent (UP) will not be effective in their...
20 January 2022
UPC Structure – local, regional and central divisions
The UPC will have a Court of First Instance (divided into local, regional and central divisions) and a Court of Appeal (Luxembourg). Cases will commence in any one of these divisions according to the subject matter and the prescribed division set out in the UPC Agreement and the UPC Rules .
20 January 2022
UPC: Costs and Fees
Following a lengthy consultation, the Preparatory Committee for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) published its Rules on Court fees and recoverable costs ( the Rules ) along with Guidelines for the determination of value–based Court fees and the ceiling of recoverable costs of the successful party (...
09 December 2021
Abolishing digital taxes one part of the OECD's global tax reform
The OECD announced in October 2021 final agreement, by 136 of the 140 base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) Inclusive Framework countries (including the UK, US and China), of a landmark global tax reform package, aimed at addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the...
24 November 2021
Global Bank Review: Triodos Spanish chief on ESG and remaking banking for the 2020s
Continuing our series of insights from senior industry figures, the Global Bank Review speaks with Mikel Garcia-Prieto Arrabal, Director General of sustainability pioneer Triodos Bank España. Mikel shares his views on how climate change and rising social obligations are impacting banks and how...
11 November 2021
Sustainable Innovation Forum at COP26: Rethinking Corporate Purpose
As part of COP26, the Sustainable Innovation Forum (8-10 November 2021) is a world class, high level summit to identify the breakthrough innovation and technologies that can be deployed and scaled now, and the importance of public–private partnerships and finance.
09 August 2021
People: Covid-19 Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Germany)
The obligation of employers in Germany to offer working from home ended as of July 2021. However, employers still must offer employees an antigen rapid or self-test at least twice a week and must implement company hygiene concepts for infection protection. Moreover, the obligation to wear mouth-...
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20 January 2022
The UPC and the UP: Impact on patent portfolios and licensing
Our article on the impact of the UP and the UPC on the management of patent applications, patent portfolios in general and licensing: " The New Unitary Patent Regime – Prepare and Protect your Portfolio " published in PLC Magazine is available as a pdf from this link and also on Practical Law .
20 January 2022
How to get a Unitary Patent
Enhanced cooperation under Regulation 1257/2012 of 17 December 2012 implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of unitary patent protection was used to establish the unitary patent (UP). Also termed the European patent with unitary effect, the UP will be a single patent right covering all the...
20 January 2022
UPC: Jurisdiction and "opt-out"
Once the Unified Patent Court (UPC) comes into effect, and after the transitional period of 7 years (at least), the court system will have exclusive jurisdiction over UPs and all EPs designated to participating EU Member States (unless these EPs have been opted out of its jurisdiction). The UPC...
20 January 2022
Landmark Australian class actions book launches third edition
Following a period of evolution in the class actions market, the highly practical third edition of Class Actions in Australia is now available. An essential guide for any legal practitioner involved in class actions, the book provides complete coverage of class action law in Australia.
20 January 2022
WHICH STATES ARE IN THE UPC & WHERE WILL A UP HAVE EFFECT?
26 EU Member States participated in the enhanced cooperation procedure to establish the unitary patent (including the UK which has now withdrawn). However unless these states have also ratified the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA) then the unitary patent (UP) will not be effective in their...
20 January 2022
UPC Structure – local, regional and central divisions
The UPC will have a Court of First Instance (divided into local, regional and central divisions) and a Court of Appeal (Luxembourg). Cases will commence in any one of these divisions according to the subject matter and the prescribed division set out in the UPC Agreement and the UPC Rules .
20 January 2022
UPC: Costs and Fees
Following a lengthy consultation, the Preparatory Committee for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) published its Rules on Court fees and recoverable costs ( the Rules ) along with Guidelines for the determination of value–based Court fees and the ceiling of recoverable costs of the successful party (...
18 January 2022
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Chargeurs Museum Solutions on its acquisition of Event Communications
International leading law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Chargeurs Musuem Solutions, international leader in museum services, on the finalisation of the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Event Communications Ltd, one of the global leaders in museum planning, design and delivery.
12 January 2022
Corporate Governance snapshot: Preparing your annual report and AGM notice in 2022
This snapshot summarises the key developments and issues arising in practice over the last 12 months which impact the 2021 annual report and the AGM in 2022. For further information or to obtain a copy of our full briefing on preparing your annual report and AGM notice in 2022, please email one of...