The European Commission has adopted a Recommendation to the Council that would provide the Commission with negotiating directives for the conclusion of an agreement creating a Unified Patent Litigation System (UPLS).
The commission recommended creation of integrated jurisdictional system for European patents and future community patents. The draft agreement would provide patentees with a more predictable, rapid and less expensive way to settle disputes in relation to their patents and is thereby expected to further growth, competitiveness. The creation of a single specialist court responsible for decisions on the European and the Community patent would increase legal certainty and promote a uniform application and interpretation of patent law at EU level and in the context of the EPC.
This constitutes a further significant step in the pursuit of the EU's patent reform agenda.
The present litigation system in Europe is quite expensive and full of uncertainties. Further, for IP professionals, to carry out infringement analysis and freedom to operate searches for EU market is quite challenging. The said recommendation if implemented would certainly help IP professionals.
Press release from commission Here
EU commission’s recommendation Here
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