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Find out about the latest developments relating to Europe's new patent regime.

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May 11 2026

The Unified Patent Court’s structure

Our experts explain the UPC's structure: its divisions, jurisdiction over unitary patents and classic EPs, and the 18 member states that have ratified the UPCA. 

May 11 2026

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At Freshfields, we have highly-rated patent lawyers in the key jurisdictions for patent litigation in Europe - Germany, the Netherlands and the UK.

May 11 2026

UPC FAQs

Key UPC FAQs answered: what the court is, which countries participate, the difference between unitary patents and classic European patents, and more.

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