The establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is the main topic of discussion right now, not just in the Netherlands but throughout Europe. The new system will allow for a single approach to patent registration and litigation among its 24 member nations, with the goal of making patent protection...

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The establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is the main topic of discussion right now, not just in the Netherlands but throughout Europe. The new system will allow for a single approach to patent registration and litigation among its 24 member nations, with the goal of making patent protection easier and more cohesive across the continent. Locally, firms and practitioners are preparing their teams and clients for the change and the inevitable shift it will bring, and IAM has observed several market moves, including some practitioners switching from local independent outfits to those with a European or international focus.

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