The revival of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is the major talking point in Europe right now, and participating countries, like Belgium, are getting closer and closer to launch. Local practitioners are readying themselves for the biggest shift in patent law in five decades, and are ensuring that their clients...

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The revival of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is the major talking point in Europe right now, and participating countries, like Belgium, are getting closer and closer to launch. Local practitioners are readying themselves for the biggest shift in patent law in five decades, and are ensuring that their clients are well prepared for any and all changes the UPC will bring with it. In other exciting news, the Belgian legislature has agreed to further regulate the patent attorney profession by establishing the Institute for Patent Attorneys, which will be comprised of all patent attorneys practising in Belgium. This institute will represent the professional community, uphold ethical standards and provide ongoing training.

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