ARTICLE · 08 JUNE 2023

Identifying/Finding A Unitary Patent (Video)

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In our latest bitesize guide to the UPC and the UP, Thomas Prock explains: Registration (and notification of registration) for unitary patent protection...

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In our latest bitesize guide to the UPC and the UP, Thomas Prock explains:

Registration (and notification of registration) for unitary patent protection
The mechanics of the UP Register as part of the EP Register
An overview of the Register's advanced search interface
How search results in the Register are displayed

To learn more about the UPC, we invite you to browse our extensive UPC and UP resources here.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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