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Comparison of National and International Patent Protection - Now with the Unitary European Patent

Comparison of National and International Patent Protection - Now with the Unitary European Patent

On 24 May 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade hosted a seminar on "Innovation in times of crisis", with a presentation by JUDr. Petra de Brantes, lawyer and partner at KOREJZ LEGAL

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A European Patent with a Unitary Effect will Launch in 17 Countries of the EU from June 1, 2023

A European Patent with a Unitary Effect will Launch in 17 Countries of the EU from June 1, 2023

The new European Union's Unitary Patent protection system is limited to its member states, meaning that non-EU members such as Switzerland, Norway and Turkey, and after Brexit the UK, will not be able to participate. In addition, Croatia, Poland and Spain will not participate in the new system even though they are EU countries. The Czech Republic has not yet ratified the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA), so the unitary patent will not yet apply in the Czech Republic. However, users from the Czech Republic may apply for a unitary patent with the understanding that the unitary patent will apply to those EU member states that have ratified the agreement. From 1 June 2023, 17 EU Member States will participate in the new system, namely Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden.

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What is the European Patent with Unitary Effect ?

What is the European Patent with Unitary Effect ?

From the 1rst of June 2023 the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) will become operational in Europe simultaneously with a whole system of Unitary Patent Protection (UPP). The Unitary Patent is a legal title that will provide unitary protection in all participating countries on a one-stop-shop basis, offering huge cost benefits and reducing administrative burdens, especially in terms of annual renewal fees.

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How To: Evidence of Proper Use of a Trademark

How To: Evidence of Proper Use of a Trademark

The evidence of use of a trademark must prove a clear link between its proper use and the goods and services concerned. The trademark must be used publicly and an evidence of use by third parties should be admissible, (i.e. whether the trademark has been used with the consent of the proprietor by, for example, the licensee, affiliates or subsidiaries, distribution companies or intermediary).

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