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Below are frequently asked questions about Europe's Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the unitary patent system.

Learn more about UPC-related frequently asked questions. 

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The UPC is a specialized, multinational court established to handle litigation concerning European patents and the newly introduced unitary patents (UPs). The Court aims to streamline and harmonize patent litigation across participating EU Member States by providing centralised decisions on infringement and validity.

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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. 

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How we can help you

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

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

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