Unified Patent Court: Opt In or Opt Out?

• Opt-out: what it is and who can apply for it
• Sunrise period: when to apply for opt-out
• Opt-in or opt-out: pros and cons, decision criteria, possible problems to solve
• Opt-out withdrawal, double protection
• Opt-out litigation strategies (case studies)
• UPC Case Management: live demonstration

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is currently in the Provisional Application Phase. It is expected that the Court starts its operations early 2023, triggered by the entry into force of the UPC Agreement on the first day of the fourth month after the deposit of the German instrument of ratification as soon as the Administrative Committee is confident that the Court is operational. As the UPC further notes, the German deposit will also mark the start of the sunrise period during which it will be possible to opt out existing European patents from the jurisdiction of the Court.

It is crucial for patent owners and their counsels to know how to declare the opt-out for which patents in their portfolio. Our speakers will give you an overview of the opt-out process and delve into opt-out/opt-in strategic considerations.

Do you work in a corporate legal, IP or patent department or as a patent attorney or attorney-at-law in private practice and would like to be prepared for the sunrise period at the Unified Patent Court?

Then this is the right course for you. Knowledge of patent law is a prerequisite. Heads and members of R&D departments with experience in patents will also benefit from this course.