From 1 June 2023, a unitary European patent system will be available, consisting of patents with unitary effect (Unitary Patent, UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
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SOFW Journal Volume 12/20, 146, 34 - 38
December 16, 2020
A. Seifert, J. Wortmann
The Ukrainian Patent law and SPC practice have been changed recently. These changes impact the strategy for inventions, patent applications and patents enormously, especially in the field of pharma and life science.
28. -30. 10. 2020 in Berlin
Annekathrin Seifert, Jens Wortmann
"Where there is a Remedy there is a way: Patent claims for cosmetic compositions"
"We are pleased to announce that were able to gain patent attorneys Dr. Annekathrin Seifert and Dr. Jens Wortmann as partners to strengthen our team."